ABILIFY Reviews (ARIPIPRAZOLE)

Average Rating: 2.7 (798 Ratings)

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ABILIFY  (ARIPIPRAZOLE):  Aripiprazole is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder). It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Aripiprazole is known as an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters). This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. Aripiprazole can treat severe mood swings and decrease how often mood swings occur.   FDA Approval Date: 2002-11-15 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 5  Bipolar I rapid cycle Weight gain, sleepyness in just one to two days this medicine helped me. I stopped taking it due to a 60 lb weight increase after taking it for more than a year-- however, I wasn't watching my diet, nor was I exercising. After a 6 month break, I became very depressed, extremely suicidal and self destructive. As soon as the abilify was in my system, I felt like I was myself again-- it was instant! This is a good medicine but you will need to monitor your weight. This time I have devised an action plan to avoid weight gain. Will repost in 3 months. F 37 2 years
2 mg 1X day
7/10/2012
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 1  psychosis and schizophrenia Insomnia, loss of basic emotions, loss of concentration, large increase in depression, a rare case of nerve damage and mini strokes Abilify did indeed remove any psychotic symptoms I had, but the side effects were too strong and put me at risk of death M 17 1 months
7.5mg 1X day
7/10/2012
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 5  depression F 24 1 months
25 mg
7/4/2012
 5  Generalized Anxiety disorder Muscle stiffness first 2 weeks, weight gain of 30 lbs in 6 months Overall, was able to wean from 200mg of Zoloft to 50 mg of Zoloft with the addition of Abilify, however, after 1.5 years of having this additional weight on, I am slowly trying to wean off the Abilify. I do however, feel terrific on the medication. I have no anxiety, my thoughts are clearer than ever. After a few months of being off the med, if my symptoms return, I will most likely go back on it at only 1mg. We will see. My brother is Bipolar 1 and this drug has been a miracle drug for him as well. 40 1.5 years
2.5mg 1X day
6/18/2012
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 3  Psychotic Depression, Panic Extreme Loss of Concentration, Weight Loss and Loss of Appetite, Started Staring Blankly at Things, Restlessness Despite the intolerable side effects that cause loss of concentration, this medication has made my hallucinations go away almost completely. However, my depression and anxiety are still present. I am relieved to have the psychotic part of my depression going away. I'm hoping my doc will keep me on this and add something else. Unfortunately, I have been on practically every other drug. F 21 14 days
5 MG 1X day
6/2/2012
 4  depression I had severe depression this was added to my anti-depressent anad it has really helped. It really took getting to 5 mg tomake a big difference. I still have down times, and some racing thoughts, and of course anxiety but so much better. F 50 10 months
5mg 1X day
5/29/2012
 4  Bipolar The first 2 days I had extreme insomnia, a horrible headache and nausea, and agitation. Now I just have slight insomnia, nausea and am a little shaky. My appetite is also down. I have tried almost every bipolar med out there. So far this is working very well for me. I have a lot of energy (hope not too much) and the side effects are definitely going down. I am also on Lithium which works well for my mania but I needed something for my depression. Seroquel helped a lot but too sleepy on it. This is like seroquel without the sedation. F 33 5 days
1 1X day
5/20/2012
 1  Yes Ever since I've been taking anti-psychotic medicine, I've lost interest in movies, games, internet, or books. I've also lost interest in going out and socializing. After some research, I think It's the dopamine that's being blocked that's causing the problem. Dopamine is known to cause curiosity and reward driven learning in the brain. I don't know what to do, I've been tempted so many times to stop the pills but I'm afraid of going into a psychosis if I do. Is there a way to somehow reduce the dopamine in the brain without having to block the dopamine receptors ? How have you been doing ? Thanks. Keep in touch . M
1X day
5/19/2012
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 5  Bi-Polar 1 In the beginning my main side effect was extreme restlessness; however, my pdoc prescribed cogentin and that side effect went away. Eventually I stopped taking the cogentin because I became tolerant of that bad side effect. I have to take abilify every day. If I don't I go straight into mania. Then I do all kinds of things to mess up my life. I can't go 48 hrs without taking it. It keeps me sane. It is a wonderful drug. It manages my bipolar 1 disorder. F 50 3 years
30 mg 1X day
4/19/2012
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 3  MDD Insomnia, light sensitivity, just felt "off" My doctor prescribed Abilify to add to Cymbalta for my MDD. It aggravated my insomnia and caused my Ambien to not work as well. Mostly though, it caused my pupils to remain dilated so I was very sensitive to light. I had an eye exam last week, and the doctor didn't even have to dilate my eyes. I ended up getting off as I didn't like the side effects. F 3 weeks
5mg 1X day
4/12/2012
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 1  schizophrenia This drug is extremely destructive. It made me sleep 20 hours a day, turned me into a zombie, took my mental alertness and sex drive, made my coordination slow and sluggish, killed normal human emotions like joy, enthusiasm etc, and caused long term damage to my brain and body. This drug causes long term brain damage, slow metabolism, reduced mental and physical capacity, and problems with internal organs. I came off the drug many years ago and still haven't gone back to how I was before. M 46 3 years
30mg 2X day
4/6/2012
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 3  Major depression/Bipolar 1 I have been shaking quite a bit, my stomach hurts, and I have absolutely no appetite. My doctor says I have Bipolar 1, but honestly, I haven't noticed that much of a change. But taking me off of my sleeping medication (Remeron), I am extremely restless and have trouble sleeping. When I do sleep, I wake up very early in the morning. F 15 2 days
5 MG 1X day
4/4/2012
 2  Psychosis restlessness, irritability, high blood pressure, high pulse, feelings of physical weakness M 35 4 weeks
20 mg 1X day
4/4/2012
 5  Bi-polar none This is a amazing drug I know it does not work for everyone but it has done wonders for me. I havn't felt balanced for a long time and with this medication i feel great!! F 28 2 years
10mg 1X day
4/2/2012
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 4  depression I have the usual side effects but was feeling really good, lots of energy, actually getting things done. Get up much earlier in the morning I noticed. The last 3 days I have been really tired, how can it go from one to the other so fast. Is this bad or what? Notice I am hungry all the time too. Another lost cause I hope not tired of being depressed and wanting to die. F 49 3 weeks
2 mg 1X day
3/29/2012
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 2  Anxiety I have dizziness randonly, my eyes will just close when I am wide awake, gas, hahah, I used to be under 30 pounds of a normal teen but now I am 20 over. Confusion, I can't sleep but I am always tired, throat swelling, nervousness, tremors, and recently I have been diagnosed with a Slipped Disc. Just no. I HAVE to take it because if I don't I'll get sent to the 4th floor in Swedish American... So I am taking it until I am 18. F 17
5mg 1X day
3/21/2012
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 4  bipolar severe Weight gain ++++++++ - unacceptable to me as I'm getting on a bit and don't want diabetes. This is, apart from the weight gain, the best anti psychotic I've ever been on. I've put on 70lbs in 4 years, so must give it up. Have also been on risperidone, olanzapine, melleril, lithium, sodium valproate, mirtazapine, venlafaxine, lofepramine - you name it, I've tried it. I'm giving it up with regret to go cold turkey. F 56 5 years
40mgs 1X day
3/20/2012
 1   My grandmother was given this drug. At the age of 84 she was functioning quite well, working out, living at home, and cognitively normal. Within a month of taking this drug, she became exteremly ill. She could barely move off the sofa. She completely "lost her mind" and became extremely paranoid and agressive. She had no idea where she was and her memory was gone. She wouldn't eat and she could barely move. After coming off, the physical symptoms rapidly got better, but the mental symptoms have not improved very much. This drug COMPLETELY changed her. I think she should have NEVER been given that drug. Please, DO NOT TAKE. F 84 1 months
1X day
3/13/2012
 2  Depression MAJOR WEIGHT GAIN! I was on Abilify for 5 years. I gained 100 lbs. I thought it was my Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. I finally figured it out. Stupid I know..... It did help me very much to not be irritable and anxious. Did make me drowsy. I just cannot afford the weight gain. F 27 5 years
5 1X day
3/10/2012
 5  Major Depression None Abilify has truly made my life worth living. I feel better than I have felt in YEARS! For so long I got used to feeling tired, lethargic, angry, depressed and lonely. Now I don't! I am not as angry and don't let other people and their bullsh-t bother me like it used to debilitate me I would get so hurt. I am so thankful for this drug, I highly recommend it and hope it works for you too! (note: i had to try many other drugs that were unsuccessful prior to this one, so if this doesn't work for you, keep trying, you will find one that works sooner or later!) M 36 14 days
5 mg 1X day
3/9/2012
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