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Posted by cybercafe on September 8, 2003, at 22:25:17
hey dude, what are the first things you notice when you start taking abilify?
i think i'll start with 4 mg tomorrow and see how it goes
Posted by Sebastian on September 9, 2003, at 12:28:27
In reply to Sebastian abilify, posted by cybercafe on September 8, 2003, at 22:25:17
Don't tell me you finaly got your hands on some abilify?!?
Holucinations for the first couple of hours. 4mg shouldn't be too bad. Are you taking it with zyprexa? Anxiety, unrested sleep, lack of sleep, weird taste of food, . Have you already taken some today, I just noticed that you posted last night. Hope it goes well. I'm dieing to know, keep me posted. You also might feel the need to not sit still.
Sebastian
Posted by kara lynne on September 9, 2003, at 14:10:36
In reply to Re: Sebastian abilify » cybercafe, posted by Sebastian on September 9, 2003, at 12:28:27
hey Sebastion,
I actually have samples--I guess I should feel lucky, but I'm too scared to try it after reading about all the agitation people are getting.My doctor of course said it had the mildest side effect profile of almost any drug out there.
Posted by cybercafe on September 9, 2003, at 18:04:29
In reply to Re: Sebastian abilify » cybercafe, posted by Sebastian on September 9, 2003, at 12:28:27
> Don't tell me you finaly got your hands on some abilify?!?
dude i got like 8 sample packs!!
> Holucinations for the first couple of hours. 4mg shouldn't be too bad. Are you taking it with zyprexa? Anxiety, unrested sleep, lack of sleep,yeah i'll take with zyprexa cuz i know it will take a while to build up in your blood stream and keep you stable.... also! i want to try to take it with zyprexa to see if i can get zyprexa's laziness-inducing properties to offset abilify's agitation properties... and only once i feel confident that it's safe to take abilify with zyprexa will i venture forth into the unknown of taking abilify on it's own, all alone, and akathisia prone
>weird taste of food, . Have you already taken some today, I just noticed that you posted last night. Hope it goes well. I'm dieing to know, keep me posted. You also might feel the need to not sit still.ummm.... i had a blood test done when i was taking parnate and feeling motivated...
so now i actually want to get a blood test done to check my hormone levels in this screwed up lazy-apathetic-no-libido state and compare them...but i slept 18 hours today (!) so i missed the opportunity to get the blood test done............. so i'll have to get it done (and start abilify) tomorrow
man this is exciting :)
Posted by Sebastian on September 9, 2003, at 19:09:11
In reply to Re: Sebastian abilify, posted by cybercafe on September 9, 2003, at 18:04:29
Have you talked to your doctor about how much you sleep? I'm suprised that you take such a small dose and still sleep for 18 hours. How long have you been taking zyprexa, still though.
This Abilify might actualy be a good think for you!
Sebastian
Posted by Sebastian on September 9, 2003, at 19:16:58
In reply to Re: Sebastian abilify, posted by kara lynne on September 9, 2003, at 14:10:36
My suggestion to you is that you take a small dose. Less than what the pills are, like half. Till you get used to it, they are strong! I tried cutting a 15mg in 4, and still noticed strong effects.
Why did you decide to take Abilify? Other meds too tiering? What dose are they? Are you going to keep taking the other meds, or instantly replace them. I found it to work better to ease into one and out of the other, Half and half.
Sebastian
Posted by cybercafe on September 9, 2003, at 23:38:14
In reply to Re: Sebastian abilify » cybercafe, posted by Sebastian on September 9, 2003, at 19:09:11
> Have you talked to your doctor about how much you sleep? I'm suprised that you take such a small dose and still sleep for 18 hours. How long have you been taking zyprexa, still though.
well i always slept like 12 hours or so when i was depressed so i think i must still be somewhat depressed, hmmmmmm
usually i sleep 12 hours, i only slept 18 hours today cuz i slept like 2 hours yesterday (so excited about getting abilify!)
> This Abilify might actualy be a good think for you!hope so bro
Posted by Sebastian on September 10, 2003, at 12:06:59
In reply to Re: Sebastian abilify, posted by cybercafe on September 9, 2003, at 23:38:14
Have you started Abilify yet????
Posted by cybercafe on September 10, 2003, at 17:41:22
In reply to Re: Have you started Abilify yet? » cybercafe, posted by Sebastian on September 10, 2003, at 12:06:59
> Have you started Abilify yet????
yeah i took 4 mg, didn't seem to do much, but i guess it takes a while to build up in your system
don't know if i should go to 7.5 or stick with 4 for a while
Posted by kara lynne on September 10, 2003, at 19:51:54
In reply to Re: Sebastian abilify » kara lynne, posted by Sebastian on September 9, 2003, at 19:16:58
I have taken more meds than Anyone Ever.
(ok, I know there are a *few* of us...)
Nothing works, or else I have intolerable side effects.Enter: Abilify.
Posted by Sebastian on September 11, 2003, at 12:30:38
In reply to Re: Have you started Abilify yet?, posted by cybercafe on September 10, 2003, at 17:41:22
I would wait a day or two.
Posted by Sebastian on September 11, 2003, at 19:32:41
In reply to Re: Sebastian abilify, posted by kara lynne on September 10, 2003, at 19:51:54
Let me know if you like it? The curiosity will amaze me.
Posted by kara lynne on September 12, 2003, at 1:30:28
In reply to Re: Sebastian abilify » kara lynne, posted by Sebastian on September 11, 2003, at 19:32:41
I'm too scared to try it! After I read all these people having agitating side effects I added it to the sea of never used meds at the back of my closet.
Maybe I will take one out and meditate on it. Then I will split it in half, and then in half again. (but they're so small to begin with). And I'll make sure I have a sleeping pill. I guess I'm a little curious.
How has it helped you? Did it do something other meds couldn't for you?
Posted by cybercafe on September 12, 2003, at 1:41:18
In reply to Re: Sebastian abilify, posted by kara lynne on September 12, 2003, at 1:30:28
> I'm too scared to try it! After I read all these people having agitating side effects I added it to the sea of never used meds at the back of my closet.
i took only 4 mg (1/4 of a pill) and there are no noticeable side effects......
Posted by Sebastian on September 12, 2003, at 22:15:43
In reply to Re: Sebastian abilify, posted by kara lynne on September 12, 2003, at 1:30:28
Kara Lynne
I hated the Abilify! It made me anxious(like crazy), big lack of sleep(unrested sleep). Its "my" last suggestion. I think I would take no medicine befor the Abilify.
Seb
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