Posted by shot_away on February 25, 2012, at 17:36:39
In reply to Re: Hmmm Abilify..., posted by Christ_empowered on February 24, 2012, at 22:21:28
> I take 30 Abilify for Bipolar I w/pscyhotic features. At that dose, its basically a tranquilizer, albeit a more tolerable one that many (most?) out there on the market right now.
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> Now, from what I've read, very low Abilify doses are good for depression. More energizing, less tranquilizing, fewer sides, less uneasiness. I seem to recall reading somewhere that some docs will even give a tiny dose--like yours--every 2nd or 3rd day. This is probably because Abilify has a long half-life and tends to build up with daily use, so skipping days might help some patients keep blood levels low enough to prevent the drug from turning into a tranquilizer.
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> Anyway, I hope it works out for you. Have you considered dropping an antidepressant or 2 now that the Abilify is working well?Actually I have been thinking of taking this opportunity to come off my MAOI. Been on them far too long now.
Meds: 90mg Isocarboxazid, 4mg Clonazepam, 75mg Trimipramine, 2.5 Aripiprazole.
Mental-Ills: Major Depression, AvPD, Social Phobia ,mild OCD, Sleep issues, addictive personality.
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