Posted by SLS on June 11, 2015, at 10:03:14
In reply to Re: when can you reduce AAP/AP dosage? » Christ_empowered, posted by phidippus on June 11, 2015, at 0:50:06
> Why do you want to reduce it?
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> Eric
I was going to ask the same question.C_E, are you looking to try another medication or perhaps some alternative treatment? I know you have tried to discontinue Abilify several times already. So far, the results of these decisions have allowed for major deteriorations in your condition. One can make the argument that your deteriorations were actually the result of a withdrawal rebound worsening of symptoms instead of a true relapse. Perhaps you can ask your doctor if he has witnessed this in his any of his other patients. I am inclined to believe that any immediate deterioration is a signal of eventual relapse. You might want to try Saphris, depending on the details of your illness presentation. If paranoia or suspiciousness along with depression are problems, Saphris might be ideal according to my doctor and personal observations of a friend of mine who suffers from schizoaffective disorder. Even so, it makes sense to begin another AAP while still taking Abilify so as to avoid a relapse. A cross-titration might be the best way to go. I really don't know.
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