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Abilify - Restlessness decrease w/ lower Dose?

Posted by JayBTV2 on January 24, 2009, at 9:17:37

Hello,

I just started taking Abilify 12 days ago while I was hospitalized. They had me on 10mg for about 5 days and then jumped me up to 15mg. I also take Lamictal 150mg (morning) and Seroquel 150mg (at night for sleep).

The Abilify has really helped my mood and motivation. However I am a tiny bit restless at times. It's not really akathesia (which I had bad before w/ Wellbutrin) - just restlessness.

Wondering if anyone has had success dropping their Abilify dose from 15mg to 10mg or 7.5mg to help alleviate this relatively common side effect? I haven't even been on it 2 weeks yet so I'm going to give it some time. Also is there any advantage to taking it in the morning or at night? I was taking it in the morning but took it at night the last couple times to see if that helps a bit since it does sedate me after a dose...

I see my doctor next Tuesday so I figured I'd ask in here first before he just lowers me. I definitely like most of the effects of this med so I'd like to stay at as high a dose as possible.

Thanks for any insight!

-Jason


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