- Troubles with Sleep 8th March 2007
... am currently taking 100mg of Lamictal and 10mg of Abilify . I take both in the morning. I was, at one time,...
...
I just got diagnosed with BP II, I just started Abilify today; but previous I was on Cymbalta (antidepressant...
- Meds???? I'm scared 7th March 2007
... best for you.
Good luck and keep us posted!
I take abilify was on zyprexa gained 70 pds....
... they give me?
If you dont want to gain weight ask for abilify ....
- Lamictal support!! 6th March 2007
... about this med, but don't know if the Lamictal or the abilify is causing my downward spiral....
... drugs is causing your wakefulness, I would bet on the abilify . But unless you really can't tolerate it, I would...
- ADD vs. BP 5th March 2007
... short, he is now on Concerta as well as Lamictal and Abilify and it has made a huge difference! He feels much...
... might not have worked as well without the Lamictal and Abilify doing their job so I guess it's everything in its...
... ADHD. He was on 200 mg. of Lamictal and 15 mg. of Abilify and he seemed better, but not quite there. With the...
- zoloft and carbs/sugar cravings? 5th March 2007
... decreased but still I crave carbs/sugars.
I also take abilify and lamictal and was told the abilify doesn't cause...
- Awake for + 48 hours 4th March 2007
... here- but we can listen.
Pam
200mg lamictal, 15mg abilify , 100mg zoloft-bipolar 1...
- just another newbie 3rd March 2007
...
Bipolar I
200mg lamictal
100mg zoloft
30mg abilify
thanks again in advance....
... are doing nicely on the combination of lamictal and abilify . Their episodes are being controlled and they don...
- disappointed in new med 3rd March 2007
... venting. Thanks for "listening"
200mg lamictal
30mg abilify
100mg zoloft
Any suggestions as to what to try...
... work as effectively as it should.
Lamictal and abilify are two of the newer drugs that are working well for...
... two-
I''ve been on lamictal for 3 years- it's the abilify that is new. I've been on it for 6 months- just that...
- anyone on lithium and concerta? 2nd March 2007
... on Concerta. I believe he is also on lamictal and abilify .
Was your husband on lithium before? Has the...
... taken me so long to respond. My son is on Lamictal, Abilify , and Concerta (and Seroquel as needed). The Concerta...
- Agoraphobic, anyone???? 2nd March 2007
... my Dr today and we are eliminating zoloft, changing abilify back to zyprexa and leaving lamictal alone. I'm hopeful...
- What other ailment have you got??? 28th February 2007
... to sweets, to carbs;
Could this be due to the Abilify and Lamictal?????...
- Does Manic episodes have to be treated 28th February 2007
... the right ones. My son is currently on Lamictal, Abilify , Concerta (for ADHD) and Seroquel as needed.
Make...
- Medications are beating me up... 28th February 2007
... mY son was having some issues with lithium too, abilify gave him terrible headaches..hes off both now..i think...
- Lamictal and Mania 26th February 2007
... see no reason to go higher.
I am also on 10mg of Abilify and 20mg of Lexapro and Ativan as needed at night...
... functioning at 2:30am for the past week). I also am taking Abilify 10mg (that was just increased this week) and am at...
- Lamictal and lack of motivation 26th February 2007
... working my way up to 100mg.....am on 50 right now).... Abilify (10mg) and Wellbutrin 150mg....
- Pulse racing on abilify & lamictal? 26th February 2007
... anxiety with the Lamictal until it levels off) with abilify you could have dangerous changes in the heart waves...
... told & she was told to stop the lamictal but take the abilify . Really is scary, she seems ok now though. Thanks...
- Goody2Shuz ?Aricpet 23rd February 2007
... anything is possible. Did you possibly confuse it with Abilify ?
It can be quite tricky treating a young child...
- Hi..New Here and Need Help 23rd February 2007
... I'm on five myself - Lamictal (mood stabiliser), Abilify (anti-psychotic), Ativan (anti-anxiety during the...
- Will I ever lead a successful life?? 21st February 2007
... of your drugs. When my doctor increased my dose of abilify something similar happened to me and I was in agony...
- Surgery and onset of Bipolar 20th February 2007
... am in the "pit of despair". I am taking Lamictal & Abilify right now; but am curious to know if anyone else had...
- Lamictal and Abilify 20th February 2007
... I was on 200 mg. of Lamictal and I am on 20 mg. of Abilify . I took myself off of the Lamictal (stupidly) and...
... the Lamictal and some people have to adjust to the Abilify , but for many, they are a great combination! Give...
... 10pm and am awake; up and moving at 3am. I take the Abilify in the morning and the Lamictal at 7pm. Is this when...
... Everyone's different, but I take them vice versa. I take Abilify whenever I go to bed (it varies) and Lamictal when ... the depressive side of things, but I've found that Abilify (antipsychotic) will help with mania once you get...
- depressed at certain times of day 20th February 2007
... the phone. Mine did it once for me when I was taking abilify and it was making me nuts with restlessness!!!! I...
- Any suggestions? 20th February 2007
... another mood stabilizer with it? I've already tried abilify and seroquel. The seroquel really helped to bring...
... another mood stabilizer with it? I've already tried abilify and seroquel. The seroquel really helped to bring...
... Hi Llama,
My son is on Lamictal and Abilify . Trileptal is also used as a mood stabilizer and ... any better taking it. I know you said you tried Abilify . Why did you stop?
My son recently added Concerta...
- Lamictal 20th February 2007
... seems to be holding on like a vice.
I also take Abilify 15mg and Lexapro 20mg, wouln't yaw think with all...
... and that seemed much better for him. He also takes Abilify . When an anti-depressant was put into the mix, it...
- ? meds 19th February 2007
... heard that zyprexa can cause weight gain too. I think abilify and geodon are supposed to be more weight neutral...
... son and it is weight neutral. He is on Lamictal and Abilify and, although I see him eating more than before, it...
- normal teenager? 19th February 2007
... myriad of medications (Lamictal [mood stabiliser], Abilify [anti-psychotic], Klonapin [anti-anxiety], Ativan...
- what exactly are racing thoughts 18th February 2007
... Abilify has been my miracle drug, but it has a catch--it can ... To avoid this side effect, I take the lower dose of abilify only every other day. I've been on other mood stablizers ... has to keep on trying. The really great thing about abilify for me is that it helped really fast, the very next...
- Just down today 15th February 2007
... downs..sometimes feeling more down than up but I'm on Abilify and resperidol...plus anti anxiety meds too. Maybe...
- Anyone have luck with Lamictal, if so, what dosage? 15th February 2007
... which seems to work better. He also takes 15 mg. of Abilify at night and used to take the Lorazpem for anxiety...
- whats wrong??? 14th February 2007
... just has me on 200 mg of Topomax and than 15 mg of abilify . Although i am not crying all the time I am so blah...
... Playing Me But I Believe My Son Mike Now 16 He On Abilify 10mg And Depakote 1500mg. But He Told Me He Feels...
- pregnancy and bipolar 13th February 2007
... medication during the pregnancy. Right now I am on Abilify and respirdal and zoloft. My doc said to go off my...
- Please help me... 12th February 2007
... Long Years Is Ok On Meds For Bipolar. Depakote And Abilify . It Took 6-8 Psy Doc's And Alot Of Combo Of Meds....
- Hey everybody! 12th February 2007
... any other meds....have you ever tried Lamictal or Abilify ?
Take good care and let us know what the doc says...
- bipolar meds 11th February 2007
... anxiety and now BP. My doctor has me on 10mg of Abilify , 20mg of Lexapro and in my third week of Lamictal...
...
I have BP, Depression and Anxiety. My meds are Abilify 15mg, Lexapro 20mg and starting Lamictal, on 50mg...
- Going to the doctor tomorrow - wish me luck! 11th February 2007
... some twitching of the eyes, face, hands when on the abilify . Also my older daughter had some eye twitches and...
- I am scared, angry and lonely 10th February 2007
... MANY HOSPITAL TRIPS. IS NOW OK. HE ON DEPAKOTE AND ABILIFY . BUT IT TOOK MANY COMBO'S TO GET RIGHT. AND THERE...
- Possibly not BP 10th February 2007
... that are causing such havoc. My son is on Lamictal, Abilify and Seroquel as needed and has had no problem tolerating...
- Abilify 10th February 2007
...
I am a bit confused why you titled your thread " abilify ?" You say you have just been prescribed 60 mg cymbalta ... think most people tolerate cymbalta quite well.
Abilify is a fairly new anti-psychotic and is used to control...
... I'm so sorry, my mistake. The med. is Abilify . I have no idea why I typed Cymbalta....
... has been on just about every medication, including abilify . Some people do really well on it, and others do...
... Takes 1500mg Of Depakote Along With Abiligy 10mg ( On Abilify Since 7 Months Now). I Just Doulbled Checked It Is ... 10mg Of Abilify. Abilify Seemed To Work Right Away. I Thing Every One Is Different...
... Abilify has worked great for me...but I didn't know it came...
... Does Abilify blur anyone's vision.
Thats what happened to me....
... barry876,
I just looked up the side effects of abilify and blurred vision is one of them. So it can definitely...
- med problems? 8th February 2007
... am on a variety of meds for my bipolar:
Risperdal
Abilify
Lithium
Depakote
Paxil
and Cogentin for the shakes...
- Bi-Polar teen advice 8th February 2007
... I think it is probably pretty common. I am now on Abilify (mood stabiliser, mostly for mania), Lamictal (mood...
... And He Didnt Sleep Much. Now He Is On Deparkote And Abilify And This Combo For Now Is Working. The Psy Doc Does...
- Update...new meds very tired but moods better-maybe? 6th February 2007
... did she took me slowly off of lamitcal to 15 mg of abilify and than slowly off of celexa to 10 mg of proxaz. ... loved it! I had energy and all but it was celexa and abilify i believe or was it my mania??? Who knows any more...
... of the time due to the side effects from your meds. Abilify has two side effects a) hyperness or b) tiredness...
- foggy... 3rd February 2007
... if it works for me that is..." Then I have a ton of abilify left and think I should maybe in the meantime take...
... should call and talk to your pdoc before taking your abilify . for some reason we all tend to think that we can...
- New Med 1st February 2007
... Disorder! And, have already gained 35 pounds plus from Abilify . I eat well and exercise to try and lose it, and am...
- Abilify 31st January 2007
... Sounds like you are having an adverse reaction to the abilify . Tell your doc immeadiately.
My boyfriend takes ... Abilify and it made him gain about 40-60 pounds and now he...
... son had a seizure that they believe was caused by Abilify . On the other hand, my son has had no problems with...
- Is anyone else on these meds? 30th January 2007
... So Anyway, My Son Bipolar Is On Med Combo Depakote, Abilify And 2 Asthma Meds And It Is Working, It Took Many...
- New here - High School help? 27th January 2007
... and he has titrated up to 200 mg. He also takes Abilify . Just something to know as you familiarize yourself...
... he has tried lamictal,depakote and more..he was on abilify but decided he didnt like it..seroquel definitly put...
- How do I stop... 25th January 2007
... started having the painful restless side effect from abilify . I thought I was finally okay to work and then for ... when I was still. But I had an insight to try the abilify every other day. I think I read somewhere that you ... too have the painful restlessness with abilify . Maybe taking it less often than daily would work ... for you, also. I tried stopping abilify completely after the med for the restless side effect...
- anyone else relate? 24th January 2007
... switch. Now I am on remeron for anti-depress and abilify for mood stabilze. Good luck, and nice chatting with...
... Better than nothing I guess. Someone else mentioned abilify . It was a good med for some things for me but caused...
... recently when I got the unbearable restless feeling from abilify , because until then it seemed like my miracle drug...
- To sleep or not to sleep 22nd January 2007
... meds are obviously in addition to his Lamictal and Abilify )
I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions or...
- Taking Depakote ER 21st January 2007
... your new med. I can tell you that when I was taking abilify and had severe restlessness that I gave it almost...
... your new med. I can tell you that when I was taking abilify and had severe restlessness that I gave it almost...
- New issues?? 18th January 2007
... upset..he just informed me that he is stopping his abilify tomorrow because it gives him a headache for 2-3 hrs ... stopped effexor when he started him on lithium and abilify , he told us the effexor contributed to him having...
... ) Sorry to hear that your son wants to stop the Abilify ....how long has he been on it??? I know this seems ... great.
The thing is, he shouldn't just stop the Abilify ....he should decrease it slowly the same way he took...
... appointment with the pdoc. When my son first took Abilify , he didn't like it either. He was first prescribed...
... son needs the effexor in addition to the lithium and abilify . I hate to see him go off the abilify as I think...
... day. yes he is a character. anyway, he wants off abilify and im sure he will tell the doc that today..hopefully...
... Well he came off the abilify because of the headaches. doc put him on prozac weekly...
... hoping the pdoc would talk him into staying on the abilify . Lithium was not enough for my son, but hopefully...
- Natural energy boosters 17th January 2007
... dopamine levels being out of whack. If I didn't take an abilify every 2-3 days, I would be a real mess and unable...
- Changing my meds myself... 16th January 2007
... About a month ago my psychiatrist raised my Abilify to 20 mg, from 15, for various reasons. After a couple...
... taking it. I've still been taking my Lamictal and Abilify so I think I should be alright. Also I was on the...
- Sorry to keep posting lately but its all falling apart.. 14th January 2007
... not so depressed.....it is because i have been on abilify for 2 days or the basket? Who knows? But I will enjoy...
- disordered: i wonder where i am 13th January 2007
... doctor that told me what I'm telling you. He put me on Abilify . The paranoia went away and I started to feel a lot...
- Does everyone take depression meds? None of mine work? Why Bother? 12th January 2007
... is taken me gradual off 200 lamictal to go to 15 mg abilify . Now I did call her today addressing my concerns and...
... just on lamictal because I had to be taken off of abilify due to restlessness. Thank goodness I am feeling much...
... know? And why the pdoc decided to change lamictal to abilify instead of celexa to something? Did you gain weight ... on abilify ? Did in stop depression and angur?...
... lamictal alone. I don't know.
I didn't gain weight on abilify , although I was just on it for a few weeks. I had...
- Need someone...lots of ??? 11th January 2007
... anyone to turn too. What about my job? What about the abilify ? What about my husband?...
... let you know that I did not gain any weight while on abilify (although I was barely on it for a month). Now I'm ... (which is the reason that I had to get off of the abilify ) is a side effect of restlessnes. I guess there is...
... You might want to give abilify a test--ask for samples. It worked really great for...
... Thank you I may give abilify a try. But my marriage? I dont know anymore....:)...
... Abilify completely took away my motivation. I have a lot of ... at home. I never had such a problem before taking Abilify ....
- Abilify side effect 10th January 2007
... talking about. Unfortunately I had the same problem with abilify . So I called my pdoc today and she said she would ... she changed her mind and told me to just stop the abilify and then raise the lamictal. I think I need another ... Thanks for posting that about that side effect with abilify . It's good to know that I'm not alone with that problem ... and to know that it is due to the abilify !...
... Oh crud--my daughter just started taking abilify --if she has these side effects she'll just quit it ... likely that than a med) Keep us posted, I am so hopng abilify if the med that will work for her, LAmictal didn't...
... I was on Abilify and I think it was the worst drug ever!!!!!! My side...
... Beautiful Mind." I am a bit scared because I stopped the abilify . I will take it as needed if I start getting hypomanic...
- Lithium -please help 9th January 2007
... TS, hes taking lithobid, abilify , klonopin as needed. we hand him 3 a day of the klonopin...
... might be worth a try....along with the lithium and abilify . Also, why won't he take lamictal? I haven't heard...
... tells us he bipolar and hes had mania,,so know hes on abilify lithobid and klonopin that we hold for him. we still...
... The appt went well toady he upped his abilify from 5 to 10...i wish i can hear more abilify stories...
... Jules, You don't need more abilify stories. If it doesn't work for him, you'll know...
... that is definitly true....you are right about the abilify , we will just wait and see..hes been ok so far...about...
- Need feedback -about wifes meds 9th January 2007
... that they discharged her with Friday but they added abilify .
1. Why would the same hospital discharge her...
- Cheaper bipolar meds? Please help! 8th January 2007
... Hi Llama,
My son wasn't able to handle abilify either. What other meds have you tried?...
... When you say your son wasnt able to handle Abilify ...What does that mean?:)...
... tshol, I do like abilify in that it has really just wiped out that intense ... your son?
I am recently diagnosed, so lamictal and abilify have been the only bipolar meds I've tried. I know...
... So, it can never hurt to find out if the makers of Abilify have such a program. Check out their website. If you...
... they helped you out!!!
I am going to have to stop abilify anyway, I've decided because it is causing me to feel...
... have customers. I can't stand it. I am stopping the abilify today and will see the pdoc this coming tuesday. Or...
... LLama,
I'm sure you'd be told not to stop taking abilify without your pdoc's knowledge. I don't know if it ... lamictal. My son was taking, lithium, tegretol, and abilify . I think when he stopped abilify, lamictal was the...
... she changed her mind and told me to just stop the abilify and raise the lamictal. So I see her on tues and I...
- Worried About the Future 8th January 2007
... for a longer period of time.
I forgot to take my abilify on Sunday, and Monday I could really feel the effect...
... With my doctor’s blessing, I tried to lower my Abilify dosage, and have been a crying, agitated disasterpiece ... worth the struggle after all, because the previous Abilify dosage plus another mood stabilizer has helped me...
- Side effects of Abilify... 7th January 2007
... though I was very stable with my meds. I also take Abilify and have for a few years. Since my last visit with...
- Bipolar 1 or Bipolar 2?? 6th January 2007
... available until tomorrow,,it had to be ordered..he took abilify and klonopins last night and slept for 7 hrs..thast...
... will tell...im curious to know why your son cant take abilify ? side effects?...
... he took, and there were so many I have lost count, abilify was the only one he refused to take. He took himself ... and they will just split in two. There is a thread Abilify : good? bad? with a post by celestetreystar that describes ... reaction!! The majority of people do really well on abilify and really are grateful to have found it. I pray...
- Schizo-Affective Disorder 6th January 2007
... basically an extremely intense form of bipolar. I take Abilify , Cymbalta, and Lamictal. Recently I went up to 20mg ... of Abilify for various reasons...and I don't know. I feel pretty ... going to tell my psychiatrist I want to go off of Abilify . A few years ago I wasn't on an anti-psychotic and...
... making you feel a particular way that you don't like. Abilify is a new drug and it isn't for everyone, despite what ... you don't talk to your pdoc, he won't know why the abilify isn't working for you, or what else he might try....
... It sounds like the abilify is having an opposite effect on you, since it is supposed...
... problem was with Cymbalta. I have been cutting my Abilify in half to 10mg and I stopped taking my Cymbalta,...
... no mood stabilizer or antipsychotic in place. The abilify and Lamictal may end up being enough for you but do...
- Cost of meds!!!! may have to go w/o...? 6th January 2007
... in fact). So I definitely cannot afford these meds ( abilify and lamictal).
And just when I was beginning to ... feel stable I find out the cost of abilify is $175. I started crying when I was coming out of...
... THanks for the info!! I found the abilify page through that link and I will fill out that form...
... how expensive these drugs can be.
As far as the abilify goes, I am not taking that any more due to the side...
- Treatment Resistant Daughter? 6th January 2007
... how much all this therapy, meds etc is costing us? Abilify is $140 a month WITH insurance right now.....therapy...
... on....I'm sure it will be the same thing with the Abilify in a few months. I guess I am really kind of angry...
... about! She says the news med is useless (3 weeks into Abilify ) and hates coming off the Lamictal but complained ... little for her selfishness.
Anybody out there on Abilify finding it to really help or are we doomed to a lifetime...
... There are lots of people on this board who take abilify and feel it is a terrific new med. I could say the...
... medications and give them a chance..my son stopped abilify , it did make him vomit too..bad stomach pains.etc...
... 1, maybe a 2.
We'll just wait unitl she decides Abilify isn't for her and go from there. Thanks....
... when unmedicated or just undermedicated. She is on Abilify , which a lot of people are taking for depression and...
- Cycling Again with new meds 5th January 2007
... had good success (just recently) with Lamictal and Abilify . Don't know if this is right for you, but thought...
- Any Meds That Helps With Agitation and Irritability? 4th January 2007
... Just wanted to let you know that abilify has worked great for my irritability. I was to the...
... him to feel both stable and well. He couldn't take abilify -- got back off it almost immediately. This whole...
- what is the point ? 4th January 2007
... stabilizer most of the time too. I am on lamictal and abilify and I like them. Hopefully you will be able to find...
- Hello to All BP People~I'm New Here 3rd January 2007
... problems weren't resolved there, though. She put me on Abilify & it seemed to worsen me. By August 2006 I was in...
... little bit of a med increase). I am taking lamictal and abilify ...
- A friend 3rd January 2007
... could use a mood stabilizer. I am on lamictal and abilify and I like them both. But just because they work good...
... could use a mood stabilizer. I am on lamictal and abilify and I like them both. But just because they work good...
- Bipolar 2 2nd January 2007
... I've found that lamictal and abilify work for me. The lamictal takes a long time to get ... to a good dose, but the abilify doesn't really take long at all.
I was struggling...
- Can I get any info on Zyprexa-I feel the mean coming on again! 1st January 2007
... Seroquel and Geodon are in this category as well as Abilify . They seem to allow her that 3 minute window to think...
- Weight gain 1st January 2007
... worries about the weight gain. I am on lamictal and abilify and haven't really gained weight (maybe a few lbs ... that seroquel can cause weight gain but she read that abilify does not usually do that. So that is why we went with ... the abilify instead. Also, the seroquel is very useful for sleep ... and the abilify may not be so good for that. What meds are you taking...
