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Posted by n_shrimpie on February 14, 2012, at 20:37:55
When i started abilify at 2mg (1 week) then moved to 5mg the second week it was very activating, but now i'm just exhausted all the time, i'm about 3 weeks in and taking 5mg/day. Very tired, mood unimproved and i think i've gained a couple pounds. Is it pooping out or are higher doses sedating? Am terrified of weight loss and feel dumb and numb (which are also my primary depression symptoms) so i'm inclined to go back down to 2mg, or possibly stop it.
Posted by SLS on February 14, 2012, at 21:12:28
In reply to abilify poop out, posted by n_shrimpie on February 14, 2012, at 20:37:55
> When i started abilify at 2mg (1 week) then moved to 5mg the second week it was very activating, but now i'm just exhausted all the time, i'm about 3 weeks in and taking 5mg/day. Very tired, mood unimproved and i think i've gained a couple pounds. Is it pooping out or are higher doses sedating? Am terrified of weight loss and feel dumb and numb (which are also my primary depression symptoms) so i'm inclined to go back down to 2mg, or possibly stop it.
What else are you taking?
- Scott
Posted by n_shrimpie on February 14, 2012, at 21:17:06
In reply to Re: abilify poop out, posted by SLS on February 14, 2012, at 21:12:28
10 mg prozac and 400 mg lamictal. Per your advice i keep meaning to reduce it in hopes of restoring my cognitive faculties but i'm so afraid of rebound depression. i suppose it won't be bad if i reduce by 50 mg at a time. i can't tell if the abilify is pooping out (all it did was provide motivation, no help with my anhedonia and it causes weight gain so i should probably try something else anyhow) but isn't it a bit early for that? i've gained about 3 lbs in 3 weeks, but not sure if it's because i've been eating a bit more or if it's the abilify. regardless, since it only addresses one symptom i should likely try something else.
Posted by Phillipa on February 14, 2012, at 23:44:42
In reply to Re: abilify poop out, posted by n_shrimpie on February 14, 2012, at 21:17:06
Best of luck with what you decide. Phillipa
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