Posted by AnneL on September 1, 2007, at 21:22:14
In addition to Effexor and clonazepam, my pdoc started me on Abilify 5 mg. daily, up to 15 mg. daily for symptoms of Bipolar (most likely BPII - overspending, not needing sleep, etc).
I had no problems with 10 mg. of Abilify, but when I kicked it up to 15 mg., I had a terrible bout of akasthesia (they say this is experienced as "inner restlessness" - holy moly it was MAJOR PANIC). I am an RN and had to get a replacement nurse so that I could go home. I was literally not safe to care for my patients. My thoughts were racing and I was panicky.
What are the other mood stabilizer choices that don't make people gain a lot of weight? :) AnneL
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