Posted by Quintal on June 18, 2007, at 12:18:45
In reply to *Resurrected post* Abilify Taker's Survey, posted by KayeBaby on June 16, 2007, at 23:17:07
> > 1. age?
23 (At the time).
> > 2. sex?Male.
> > 3. diagnosisSocial Anxiety/Bipolar II.
> > 4. how long have you been on Abilify?
I took it for 3 days.
> > 5. What dosage (mgs) are you on now?
I took 5mg.
> > 6. What other meds are you taking?
Was taking 4mg Klonopin.
> > 7. Why did you start taking Abilify?
To see what it did.
> > 9. How long did it take for it to work?
Immediately.
> > 10. was it good at stopping negative symptoms? apathy, depression, lethergy?No, Abilify made me very depressed and suicidal. I became so tired I couldn't go in to work. Might have improved if I'd kept taking it, I don't know.
> > 11. did you gain or lose any weight?
Didn't take it long enough to find out.
> > 12. did your appetite increase or decrease?
Neither.
> > 13. did you get akathisia (motor restlessness)? if so, did you take another med for it?Yes, the akakthisia was so bad I hardly slept for the whole three days I took it. I don't think it's safe to add meds long-term just to disguise akathisia.
> > 14. did you get insomnia or change your sleep pattern? did you have to start taking a sleeping aid med?
Yes, see above.
> > 15. did it effect your sexual function in any way?
I felt so awful I never thought about attempting sex.
> > 16. did you get more energy or less or the same?
I was extremely restless and agitated yet also lethargic. I felt so tred, just wanted to rest and sleep but the drug wouldn't let me, so I became more and more exhausted.
> > 17. Any side other benefits/side effects?
Heartburn, confusion.
> > Thank you again for your help!
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