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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 1  depression insatiable hunger and weight gain; lack of energy and loss of interest in activities I used to enjoy There must be a better med. somewhere than this without the undesirable side effects (the commercial doesn't refer to it but it should emphasize you become a zombie). My personal recommendation is get a DOG and get out of the house!! M 70 5 weeks
10 mg 1X day
3/25/2011
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 2  Bipolar II and Panic Disorder My heart has been racing like mad, at one point I was afraid I was going to have a heart attack. My panic disorder has seemed to worsen since I've taken Abilify, and I have tremors more often than before. I am extremely mean, irritable and rude to others, even when I don't want to be. I've been numb at some points emotionally, but that has only happened once. I can't sleep, and if I manage to I wake up in the morning with my mind racing, and I end up jumping out of bed and doing things in a hyperactive manner. My chest feels heavy, and I am either burning up in a sweat or freezing cold. A lot of people have said it's an amazing drug, but I must just be the 1 in 100 or 1000 that experienced the more serious side effects. F 22 8 days
2 MG 1X day
3/21/2011
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 2  add on to antidepressant Extreme insomnia - went from sleeping 9-10 hours night which is needed due to chronic fatigue syndrome to only 5 hours per night even though I'm on a very potent sleep medicine. The 1st day I felt like a zombie. The 2nd day and forward, I was unusually happy for someone who has had 3 deaths in their family in the last 6 months. Also increased my appetite which led to 3 # weight gain in those 10 days. F 54 10 days
2 MG 1X day
3/21/2011
 2  Extreme Anxiety with Bipolar Hypomania - like taking extra strong shots of espresso every couple of hours. Completely restless, unable to concentrate, irritable/mean, everyone around moving too slowly, racing thoughts etc. This drug was supposed to help me with anxiety, which it has, I'm too manic to care. It has not effected my foggy brain, made anything clearer, or helped me in any way. I just have a frantic energy like I want to go run five marathons back to back. Maybe will work well for some, didn't for me. F 36 4 days
2 1X day
3/19/2011
 5  add on to anti-depressant/anxiety Sleep has decreased from 12 hrs a nite to 7 hrs. I do not feel hungry constantly. I do feel a bit hyper, but that was normal before the depression/anxiety. It may or may not be making it worse. I actually sleep better at nite, fall asleep faster, and wake up more refreshed. This medicine has made a big difference, I feel like I woke up from a 6 month coma and am back to being able to get things done. F 35 1 months
2 MG 1X day
3/13/2011
 2  Bi Polar drowsy and spaced out while feeling restless. Cannot stop "wondering" around the house. I feel like a zombie when I take abilify. Even though my legs and feet are tired from wondering, I still cant seem to stop or sit still. Going to talk to my doc about this M 42 6 weeks
5mg 1X day
3/8/2011
 3  bipolar 2 hiccups, dizzyness, excessive need to sleep, nausea, hypoglycemia I know I just started the drug but I do feel much more stable moodwise. I am hoping the side effects subside soon and that this will finally be a drug that works more than a month F 25 5 days
5mg 1X day
3/7/2011
 3  Bipolar Disorder Extreme Fatigue It made me absolutely exhausted, I would sleep for 15 hours at night and wake up even more tired than when I went to bed. It did keep me from being extremely depressed though, because when I stopped taking it I wound up being hospitalized for depression. Doesn't mean it won't work for others though! F 18 7 months
7 MG 1X day
3/4/2011
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 4  Bipolar Sometimes get tardive dyskinesia. Slight headache. I'm sorry but I can deal with my involuntary movements from the medicine but after 5 days I feel like a different person already. I'm not in bed all day anymore and things I used to have interest in I'm interested again. I even lost my job last week but I don't care as long as I feel better than before. It was Hell before Abilify. M 39 5 days
5 1X day
2/28/2011
 2  Bi-Polar Insomnia!!!!! Restless legs, muscle cramping. Shortness of breath and chest pressure, may be from drug induced anxiety. Apetite increase and related weight gain. It did stabilize my mood but all the side effects left me feeling like crap day in and day out!!!!! Couldn't ever get comfortable regardless of if I was trying to sleep or just relax while sitting, standing, walking or otherwise conscious!!!!! Terrible experience!!!!! M 37 21 days
10 1X day
2/24/2011
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 5  Bo-Polar I I have been on this medicine a little under a month and I can say that it has changed my life. I was very moody and I think I've finally got it under control. It feels good to be happy and again, and look in the mirror and say, "Hey, you're awesome. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. You can do this." F 30 23 days
5 1X day
2/20/2011
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 1  Paranoid Schizophrenia Slow urine passing, traumatic headaches, undiagnosed tardive dyskinesia in my hands and lips, "blunt/drugged down" feeling by medicine, restless legs syndrome, removed parts of my own personality because of dulled effect of abilify. Took this lethal poison pill for about 5 years until recently I had to cut down the dose on my own, due to causing me tardive dyskinesia in hands, and lips. I do not recommend this poison pill to ANYONE. WARNING: Once you start on this medicine you will feel "blunt/drugged" down and you wont be able to have your say about anything anymore because you cant think straight. Dulled down medicine. M 24 5 years
25 1X day
2/19/2011
 3  Mood disorder Disoriented, lethargic, indifferent, weight gain I started taking Abilify because I would fixate and obsess about things. I was also dealing with anger and irrational behavior. My doctor said I have a busy mind, it has to stay busy or I freak out on stupid things. I could never feel any peace. I was constantly anxious, couldn’t stop thinking, worrying, and obsessing. Abilify finally slowed my thoughts down and gave me some peace. However, now I feel like I’m too calm. I’m always tired and simply feel out of it. My job is suffering because I’m forgetful and spacey all the time. My weight is suffering because all I think about now is food. I am glad that I’ve had this short period of time of feeling mellow for the first time, but it’s time to get off of it and feel normal and healthy again, and hopefully redeem myself at work. I'm worried about withdrawal symptoms, but I'm going to go for it! Any similar stories or words of wisdom, please share, I've included my email address. F 33 4 months
5 mg 1X day
2/15/2011
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 4  Cymbalta withdrawal energy boost on 2nd day, increased appetite During Cymbalta discontinuation I was pushed in a bad depression. My Dr. prescribed 20mg Prozac, which helpd a lot with my mood. However, I was still extremely tired. After taking 2mg Abilify in the AM I have a lot of energy. It is almost difficult sitting at my desk at work. I feel like running and/or chatting all the time. Have difficulties focusing. Not sure if I stay on Abilify but it really helped giving me my energy back. F 40 4 days
2mg 1X day
2/8/2011
 4  Bipolar brief periods of dizziness, urine retention, restlessness this works well for me, i was on 5mg for 5 wks which wasnt enough. 10mg reduced my mania and helped me with an unfortunate immediate switch into a depression. i suffered visual hallucination and after upping the dose the depression is gone and the visual disturbance is gone. i want to stay on this dose but i may move to maintenence of 7.5 in 3 mos. i take klonopin which combats the restlessness....abilify its a good match for me. F 38 2 months
10mg 1X day
1/24/2011
 2  Rapid-cycling Bipolar II Extreme weight gain (30 lbs on my tiny 120 lb frame), insane carb cravings when I once had very good self-control, eventual suicide ideation. It may have decreased my need for sleep. It took me two years to get the weight off! I started Wellbutrin XL and the weight disappeared within 3 months. Highly recommended, although it's no longer working for my depression. Bummer :( F 20 6 months
1X day
1/21/2011
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 1  Add-on for Depression SEVERE insomnia, haven't slept more than 4 hours on/off since I started taking Abilify. I wake up in the middle of the night wanting to go for a jog! can't focus, can't remember things, probably due to lack of sleep. chewed the side of my cheek at night, feels like I'm on cocaine! This drug was given to me to increase motivation, well if by doing more because I can't get any sleep then it most def. succeeded. I'm now tapering and can't wait to be off it since I had ZERO positive effects even after switching it to day time, well maybe a tiny bit of weight loss due to all the extra energy. I'm glad my dose was low cuz I can't imagine what higher doses might feel like. F 34 5 weeks
2 1X day
1/20/2011
 1  manic depression , anxiety every day had horrible trembles, would wake up from the pills every night , causing me to none stop throw up, not funn at all DONT DO IT M 18 7 days
30 mg 1X day
1/19/2011
 1  Bipolar disorder No side effects while on the Abilify. But ever since I stopped(4 years ago) I still have dizziness upon standing up and seizures randomly throughout everyday. I cant afford a lawyer or I would sew. SERIOUS BRAIN DAMAGE!!!!!!!!!!!! I wish i could sew them and make it to where these companies can not sell their poison to another child teen or adult. All they want is money they dont care what the pills do to you. M 19 6 months
10mg 2X day
1/12/2011
 1  addition to an anti-depressant Oh my god it was terrible. A day or two after starting it I got sooooo dizzy I couldn't even stand I just wanted to lay down and die. Worst feeling ever-it made me not able to think clearly, and keep my train of thought. I got off of it within 1-2 weeks Spare yourself and don't try it F 18 2 weeks
1X day
1/9/2011

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