Posted by stargazer on March 26, 2007, at 0:50:40
Hi, I just started on Abilify on 3/20 at 5 mg, although my pdoc had suggested 10mg.
I have TRD, and have been on Emsam since November with minimal response to 6 mg, I increased to 9 mg with a better response, then regressed and increased to 12 mg, but I stated to have an increase in hypotension and lightheadedness, so I went back to 9 mg, added Provigil (Not good), and when I started abilify, the dose of Emsam was decreased to 6 mg.
What is Abilify doing for you, specifically, if you can discern this, especially if you are on other meds with it.
And how long have you been on it and what SE's are you experiencing. Any movement disorders like TD? Weight gain?
And are any of you taking a low dose like 5 or 2.5 mg and having luck at that dose?
I want to compare my experience with others and know how long you have been taking it with good results. I haven't had another AP work for me before so I am thrilled that Abilify seems to be taking some of my inability to focus and eliminate the brain scattering effect which I have been plagued with this time around.
Thanks for your feedback on Abilify...and whatever else you take with it.
Stargazer
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