Posted by porkpiehat on November 3, 2012, at 8:00:14
In reply to Re: anyone have luck adding Abilify to AD? » porkpiehat, posted by phidippus on October 31, 2012, at 23:12:00
> >we're hoping the adding a small amount of abilify will help us simplify this weird mix of Celexa (5mg) Zoloft (12.5mg) Lamictal (200mg) and Klonipin (.5mg).
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> 1. Usually you subtract drugs from the recipe if you want to simplify. Not add.
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> 2. What symptom or symptoms are you attempting to treat with the Abilify? I use Abilify as an adjunct to lessen intrusive and recurrent thoughts (OCD).
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> 3. What's with the low doses of ADs and why 2?
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> Eric
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> Hi Eric:Initially I was on Celexa and Lamictal but still had problems with concentration...added klonopin...Switched the SSRI to Zoloft in hopes of lessening the hedonistic/indulgent qualities I got from Celexa.
Zoloft was great for concentration and self-possession but made me very sad/angry/detached at anything over 12.5/25mgs.
I was very happy for about a month in a (normal/non-medicated feeling way) at 12.5 but anxiety/interpersonal fear/concentration issues crept back in, as did some compulsive spending.
On my own I added 5mgs Celexa back into the mix and it helped with these things.
I'm kinda left without much drive (sex/relationship) on this mix, and it seems absurd. I'm also obsessing over it like crazy.
Doc thinks adding Abilify will smooth me out and stop the obsessing so we can remove one or both SSRIs and maybe the klonopin.The only thing is I'm worried about the Abilify making me more agitated. I can't say I really feel "depressed" now, just like a rat in a maze.
Something makes me think I should go back to just the low dose of zoloft and low dose of seroquel for the interpersonal fear.
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