Posted by Quilter on June 19, 2007, at 23:35:29
In reply to Re: *Resurrected post* Abilify Taker's Survey » Quilter, posted by KayeBaby on June 19, 2007, at 1:09:37
> Hi Quilter,
> Did you gradually raise the dosage to get a better effect from the abilify?Started at 10, dropped it to see if side effects got better. I seemed to do best at 5 mgs.
> At what point did you get the restlessness? I guess it passed on it's own?
It started two or three days after I started taking it.
I am still feeling the need to move my legs almost continuously. It does seem to be getting better though, and I can't be sure its not just a nervous habit- its worse when I'm anxious or keyed up.
> Did you just gain a little weight over time?I gained quite a bit, but that started with a trial of Zyprexa. Abilify is not infamous for weight gain, Zyprexa is. I think that it changed my metabolism and the Abilify is not the real cause.
> How long did you take it before it started making you sleepy? What time did you take it to get rid of the sleepiness?2 or 3 months I think, then I began to take it at bedtime.
> Would you consider taking it again?
Yes, If I really needed it.
> Hope you don't mind all the questions. Your answers are very helpful to me.
> Thanks so much!
> Kaye
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