Posted by baseball55 on June 18, 2016, at 19:49:33
In reply to Does abilify cause weight gain in most people?, posted by addinbc on June 18, 2016, at 16:19:24
Apparently it doesn't cause weight gain in most people and is often weight neutral. But it causes weight gain in some - myself included - and, when it does, the gain is rapid and extreme. I routinely gained 2-3 pounds a week on abilify while exercising more and eating the same diet as before (it didn't make me hungry or want to eat more). I had to stop it and that was very disappointing because I found it to be a miracle drug for depression when combined with lexapro. I would feel better within 72 hours.
So my advice - it can be a great drug and more often than not, it does not cause weight gain. But monitor your weight, especially in the first few weeks. If you experience rapid gain, like I did, you can stop. There's no harm in trying. I would also add that abilify had absolutely no other side effects for me. I was barely aware I was taking it, except for feeling better and gaining weight.
> I have heard mixed reviews on this.... but it seems as though a lot of people do gain weight on this. My doctor told me it is weight neutral and doesn't cause metabolic changes. But I've seen a lot that says otherwise.
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> Eeek. That would be a deal breaker for me. Right now I am taking 2mg but might double that soon. It is to augment for depression.
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> Does anyone ever lose weight on it?
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> Thanks!
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