Posted by herpills on March 17, 2011, at 10:26:52
In reply to Re: Abilify and dopamine » floatingbridge, posted by herpills on February 20, 2011, at 13:59:12
I went back down to 2mg. I couldn't tolerate the side effects of the higher doses, mainly feeling tired and also the weight gain was bothering me. I've already lost 3 lbs. since dropping the dose, and seem to have a little more energy.
I had some akathesia when I changed the dose but it seems to have gone away now.
herpills> Well, I have settled on 5mg of Abilify for now. I have tried doses between 2mg and 10mg. Of course 2mg had least side effects but I didn't see any benefits in mood. 10mg made me so tired and "spaced out" so 5mg seems to be the best spot for me. I do get some restlessness but I have used Klonopin and Benedryl to help with that.
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> I have gained about 10 lbs. since starting the Abilify...
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> herpills
my pills-
Lamictal 150mg, Lexapro 5mg, Abilify 2mg, Klonopin 0.5mg, multivitamin
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