Posted by baseball55 on December 8, 2012, at 18:30:36
In reply to Re: Abilify / aripiprazole experiences? information?, posted by henryo on December 8, 2012, at 4:03:42
> Thank you. Did you ever take Abilify in conjunction with other meds?
Yes. I took it with lexapro. I don't think lexapro did much for me, actually. The abilify (and other AAPs) had this dramatic effect on my mood. But I couldn't continue them because of the weight gain. I gained over 50 pounds during my experimentation with AAPs. I didn't eat more. I actually ate the same and exercised more, since I wasn't depressed. But I gained 2-3 pound a week anyway.
As I said, if you are susceptible to it, the weight gain is rapid and immediate. You will know within a week or two. I had no other side effects from AAPs. I wasn't even aware I was taking them. Just like taking a vitamin every day. I had no withdrawal effects when I stopped.
So, it can't hurt to try.
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