Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 273746

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Abilify and Anxiety

Posted by Dirk U. on October 26, 2003, at 20:13:43

My doctor says that Abilify does not have anti-anxiety properties the way that some antipsychotics do. Does this agree with people's experience?

Since switching to Abilify from Clozaril and Risperdal, I have been getting mild, intermittent anxiety (besides not being able to sleep).

Re: Abilify and Anxiety

Posted by jlo820 on October 26, 2003, at 21:32:53

In reply to Abilify and Anxiety, posted by Dirk U. on October 26, 2003, at 20:13:43

It is not as sedating as Risperdal or Clozaril - this may be what you are experiencing.

Re: Abilify and Anxiety

Posted by cybercafe on October 26, 2003, at 22:38:16

In reply to Abilify and Anxiety, posted by Dirk U. on October 26, 2003, at 20:13:43

> My doctor says that Abilify does not have anti-anxiety properties the way that some antipsychotics do. Does this agree with people's experience?
>
> Since switching to Abilify from Clozaril and Risperdal, I have been getting mild, intermittent anxiety (besides not being able to sleep).

could be anxiety, could be activation, could be agitation, could be akathisia

Re: Abilify and Anxiety New Post

Posted by DanielJ on October 29, 2003, at 8:40:43

In reply to Re: Abilify and Anxiety, posted by cybercafe on October 26, 2003, at 22:38:16

My son was taking Abilify for Schz. with Lexapro for Anti Anxiety. Abilify did not let him sleep. A support group member told me she takes it in the morning and it works well for her. There should be a suitable anti-anxiety med to take in the aft/ evening to help you sleep. The choices could be made from Zoloft, Celexa, Lexapro, Klonopin etc. Ask your doctor about which would be best. Zoloft works for my son but everyone is different.

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