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Posted by TJO on July 19, 2003, at 7:54:27
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Some people were interested in this last week. I am in the 10th week of trying to switch over from Risperdal 3 mg to Abilify. Its still too soon to tell but today I feel "normal" for the first time in a long time. I went from 3 mg to 2 mg of Risperdal last Monday and am taking 30 mg of Abilify and switched up from 20 mg last Friday. I feel a real antidepressant effect from the Abilify and only had a few very transitory side effects so far. Its nice to feel this well. My other meds are Wellbutrin 150 mg and Neurontin 1200 mg.
Tammy
Posted by SLS on July 19, 2003, at 9:05:31
In reply to Switch from Risperdal to Abilify:, posted by TJO on July 19, 2003, at 7:54:27
Posted by cybercafe on July 20, 2003, at 2:55:07
In reply to Switch from Risperdal to Abilify:, posted by TJO on July 19, 2003, at 7:54:27
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> Some people were interested in this last week. I am in the 10th week of trying to switch over from Risperdal 3 mg to Abilify. Its still too soon to tell but today I feel "normal" for the first time in a long time. I went from 3 mg to 2 mg of Risperdal last Monday and am taking 30 mg of Abilify and switched up from 20 mg last Friday. I feel a real antidepressant effect from the Abilify and only had a few very transitory side effects so far. Its nice to feel this well. My other meds are Wellbutrin 150 mg and Neurontin 1200 mg.thanks for keeping us informed tammy :)
is this for schizophrenia or bipolar?
.... did you find that risperdal made you .... unable to experience excitement? generally lazy? ... or is that just zyprexa?
Posted by TJO on July 20, 2003, at 9:11:36
In reply to Re: Switch from Risperdal to Abilify:, posted by cybercafe on July 20, 2003, at 2:55:07
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> thanks for keeping us informed tammy :)
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> is this for schizophrenia or bipolar?This is for bipolar. I go into a mixed state with delusional depression when I get ill. I also like being on 2 antipsychotics at once. The combioned effect of both together is nice and better than Risperdal by itself. If I can't come off Risperdal entirely by titrating down I would try combining Abilify with Seroquel next.
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> .... did you find that risperdal made you .... unable to experience excitement? generally lazy? ... or is that just zyprexa?YES! Risperdal seems to be very sedating etc. It makes me feel foggy headed too and there were some sexual side effects. Also weight gain and at 3 mg I had no menstrual periods. All this is why I want to take a different antipsychotic. At 2 mg of Risperdal the side effects are less-I got my period back and have lost 9 lb. I haven't tried Zyprexa.
Tammy
Posted by cybercafe on July 20, 2003, at 14:30:43
In reply to Re: Switch from Risperdal to Abilify:, posted by TJO on July 20, 2003, at 9:11:36
> This is for bipolar. I go into a mixed state with delusional depression when I get ill. I also like being on 2 antipsychotics at once. The combioned effect of both together is nice and better than Risperdal by itself. If I can't come off Risperdal entirely by titrating down I would try combining Abilify with Seroquel next.
cool.... so you are not just taking the abilify for psychosis but it also helps keep your mood stable?
> YES! Risperdal seems to be very sedating etc. It makes me feel foggy headed too and there were some sexual side effects. Also weight gain and at 3 mg I had no menstrual periods. All this is why I want to take a different antipsychotic. At 2 mg of Risperdal the side effects are less-I got my period back and have lost 9 lb. I haven't tried Zyprexa.
yeah... i really want to try abilify... it sounds like a very promising drug........
i don't want to sleep my life away!
Posted by TJO on July 20, 2003, at 15:28:46
In reply to Re: Switch from Risperdal to Abilify:, posted by cybercafe on July 20, 2003, at 14:30:43
> cool.... so you are not just taking the abilify for psychosis but it also helps keep your mood stable?
Yes it keeps my mood stable. I also feel a true antidepressant effect at 30 mg.> yeah... i really want to try abilify... it sounds like a very promising drug........
> i don't want to sleep my life away!Glad you want to try it, I like this med, it seems to agree with me.
Tammy
Posted by SLS on July 20, 2003, at 15:44:46
In reply to Re: Switch from Risperdal to Abilify:, posted by TJO on July 20, 2003, at 15:28:46
Hi guys.
> > cool.... so you are not just taking the abilify for psychosis but it also helps keep your mood stable?
> Yes it keeps my mood stable. I also feel a true antidepressant effect at 30 mg.I have also found that Abilify exerts an antidepressant effect, and probably contributes to stabilizing my mood in the treatment of bipolar depression.
- Scott
Posted by cybercafe on July 21, 2003, at 22:36:55
In reply to Re: Switch from Risperdal to Abilify:, posted by TJO on July 20, 2003, at 15:28:46
> > cool.... so you are not just taking the abilify for psychosis but it also helps keep your mood stable?
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> Yes it keeps my mood stable. I also feel a true antidepressant effect at 30 mg.cool..... i was hoping to stick to a low dose like 7 mg since i only take 4 mg zyprexa ...
ummm... does abilify cause sexual side effects?> Glad you want to try it, I like this med, it seems to agree with me.
i'm glad you're doing well :)
Posted by cybercafe on July 21, 2003, at 22:37:45
In reply to Re: Switch from Risperdal to Abilify:, posted by SLS on July 20, 2003, at 15:44:46
> Hi guys.
> I have also found that Abilify exerts an antidepressant effect, and probably contributes to stabilizing my mood in the treatment of bipolar depression.what dose did you have to get to to notice 1) antidepressant and 2) stabilizing effect?
Posted by SLS on July 22, 2003, at 9:12:45
In reply to Re: Switch from Risperdal to Abilify:, posted by cybercafe on July 21, 2003, at 22:37:45
> > Hi guys.
> > I have also found that Abilify exerts an antidepressant effect, and probably contributes to stabilizing my mood in the treatment of bipolar depression.
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> what dose did you have to get to to notice 1) antidepressant and 2) stabilizing effect?Hi CC.
I seem to get positive results at 10mg. I haven't tried any lower dose, so I can't recommend a minimum dosage to you.
I have absolutely no weight gain nor sexual side effects. Abilify seems to be a good drug. The only question that remains open is what are the long-term side effects or adverse events.
- Scott
Posted by SLS on July 22, 2003, at 9:27:18
In reply to Re: Switch from Risperdal to Abilify:, posted by cybercafe on July 21, 2003, at 22:36:55
No, Abilify doesn't seem to cause sexual side effects. :-)
Tammy
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