Posted by emme on November 19, 2006, at 7:11:23
In reply to Please give me your opinion on Abilify, posted by Amandafran on November 15, 2006, at 17:52:14
Hi. I can say positive things about it. It's acted as a good antidepressant for me with minimal side effects. It didn't give me euphoria per se, but it did lift some of the heaviness and apathy. I did not need it for mind racing, so your experience may be very different.
The antidepressants I've taken (I won't list them all here) have either pooped out on me, given me intolerable side effects, or worsened my depression. I've been on Abilify over a year and although the antidepressant/motivating effect was more spectacular at first, it has not yet pooped out. (Knock on wood.)
The positive effects started within about 4 days. The wicked startup insomnia stopped after about 8 weeks. It has a long half life, so every-other-day dosing is an option for anyone requiring super-low amounts.
I take it with Lamictal. My main remaining complaint is tiredness that I don't believe is caused by the Abilify (I tried going off it for a week and was still tired and way more depressed). I take focalin as needed to help with fatigue and xanax as needed when my anxiety pops up.
Good luck with it.
emme
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