Posted by Emme on October 12, 2006, at 20:42:47
In reply to Re: Lamictal + Abilify = pretty good » Emme, posted by Reggie BoStar on October 12, 2006, at 18:31:10
Hi Reggie,
The most prominent side effect I had was insomnia. I would wake up several times per night. I had to use a low dose of seroquel for a while. The insomnia resolved itself after several weeks and now I actually sleep better than I have in the last few years.
I get some constipation, but not terrible. I seem a little chilly on it - it seems to affect my thermoregulation.
Recently I was suspecting that it was making me tired - I still have fatigue issues. I dropped it for several days. Not only was I not less tired, but I was very depressed. Needless to say I hopped right back on it.
Many people find it activating, but I know that fatigue is also a possibility. What dose are you taking? Some people (like myself) can get away with 2.5 mg or 2.5 mg every other day. You may do best to start super low and increase carefully.
Good luck,
emme> Hi Emme,
> What sorts of side effects (if any) are you getting from the Abilify? I can't seem to tolerate it at all. After only two days, I can hardly stay awake for more than a few hours per day and I feel like I'm dragging around a set of weights.
>
> Reggie BoStar
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