Posted by Roslynn on April 17, 2008, at 17:37:50
In reply to Re: any updates on Abilify to augment antidepressa, posted by Emily Elizabeth on April 16, 2008, at 22:40:02
Hi EE,
I'm so glad this med is working for you and others on this board. I wish you continued success.
Roslynn
> I didn't have any probs w/ restlessness etc. I'm on 20mg now, but I'm hoping to go lower b/c I'm doing better and 20 is still high.
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> best,
> EE
>
> > > I can relate to your post--I've tried tons of meds, many of the ones you are on. I just wanted to post to say that Abilify has been my wonder drug. I did have to take a higher dose (was up to 30 mg at one point). I also do take it w/ Lithium. But it WORKS. I hope it works for you too.
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> > > Best,
> > > EE
> >
> >
> > Hi EE,
> >
> > Thanks for your response. If you don't mind me asking, did you experience any restlessness or akathesia (sp?) while getting up to 30mg? Are you on a lower dose now?
> > I am only at 5mg and already worried about the restlessness as a side effect if I were to increase the dose, since I have agitated depression already.
> >
> > thanks again! roslynn
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