Posted by SLS on November 19, 2009, at 5:51:55
In reply to Abilify for anhedonia, posted by Alexanderfromdenmark on November 19, 2009, at 4:58:13
> SLS
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> what are the appropiate dosages for abilify to treat the negative symptoms of scizophrenia?That's a great question. The dosages most commonly used for schizophrenia are between 20-30mg. However, that includes positive symptoms. If one is treating depression, 5-10mg is probably more appropriate. If one is treating symptomatic schizophrenia, and no other antipsychotics are on board, I would start Abilify treatment at 20mg without titrating. Then, you could attempt to lower the dosage to 10mg once symptoms are well controlled. This is how the doctors I know have utilized Abilify.
- Scott
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