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Posted by laurarn on March 6, 2003, at 11:09:58
I've been on Abilify 7.5mg for two weeks now. I've experienced quite a bit of akathesia. I would feel the need to move my legs around while in bed. I could not concentrate for too long on any one thing. I wouldn't be able to complete tasks due to the restlessness.
I've been trying to wait this out and a few days ago these symptoms began to disappear. I am still having some of these symptoms, but they are lessening each day.
I am still waiting to report on other symptom control as I think it is too early yet. But I will give you all an update.
I'd like to hear why others are taking this med. Anyone? Anyone at all?
Posted by Emme on March 6, 2003, at 12:09:25
In reply to Abilify akathesia update, posted by laurarn on March 6, 2003, at 11:09:58
Hi. I've been inching up the dose for several weeks. I'm now alternating between and eighth and a quarter of a 15 mg tablet. I'm taking it to help with refractory bipolar depression. It seems to have some benefit, but I feel agitation/resltessness at this dose and, worse, MY BRAIN WON'T WORK. It is all I can do to read a paragraph or write. Forget synthesizing information. How many people have a foggy brain on this stuff? I'm not sure how long to wait this out. I figured that since I've been increasing slowly, I would adjsut to this dose okay. Maybe it's just too high.
Emme
Posted by laurarn on March 7, 2003, at 10:35:13
In reply to Abilify akathesia and foggy brain, posted by Emme on March 6, 2003, at 12:09:25
Hi Emme. Thanks for responding. The feeling of agitation and restlessness is so uncomfortable.
I read a post by babs that mentioned this agitation should pass. I am hoping for that.Good Luck.
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