Posted by ed_uk2010 on January 30, 2011, at 13:58:02
In reply to My solution to med problems..., posted by Christ_empowered on January 30, 2011, at 0:02:59
> I was on 30mgs Abilify and 20mgs Celexa, and I felt dulled out. I stopped taking my meds a couple days ago, and I feel better.
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> Here's what I'm thinking: take 30mgs Abiliy 2x weekly. Continue (or resume) the celexa at 20mgs.
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> What do you guys think?I think it's a bad idea. Why would you want to take Abilify using an unproven regimen of twice a week. Why not take it daily (as recommended) at a lower dose?
It's not uncommon for people to feel better a couple of days after stopping psych meds, especially if their doses were too high. Unfortunately, this initial improvement may be followed by a relapse.
Citalopram is a recent addition to your medication, but I still wouldn't recommend abrupt discontinuation. Go back on 20mg, then reduce to 10mg for a while, then 5mg before stopping.
Abilify is your main medication, but 30mg is more of an 'acute' dose than a maintenance dose. I suggest restarting at 20mg, then gradually reducing to 15mg then (if appropriate) 10mg over a period of several weeks or months.
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