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Posted by tedrew on February 18, 2008, at 16:29:07
Has anyone had their doc use abilify to augment for depression and what kind of dosing was used?
Thanks
Posted by Emily Elizabeth on February 18, 2008, at 20:27:17
In reply to Re: Abilify and depression, posted by tedrew on February 18, 2008, at 16:29:07
Yes! It was my miracle drug. I currently take 20mg (along with 20 mg Lexapro, 750 Lithium, 400 Provigil). I'm on a high dose though. Many people only need like 5 mg. I am just a person who needs more of drugs to get a response.
Good luck!
Best,
EE
Posted by Emme on February 18, 2008, at 20:37:09
In reply to Re: Abilify and depression, posted by tedrew on February 18, 2008, at 16:29:07
I take 2.5 mg of Abilify with 100 mg of Lamictal for depression. This combo has worked far more consistently for me than any AD has.
emme
> Has anyone had their doc use abilify to augment for depression and what kind of dosing was used?
>
> Thanks
Posted by Phillipa on February 18, 2008, at 23:33:59
In reply to Re: Abilify and depression » tedrew, posted by Emme on February 18, 2008, at 20:37:09
First hi EE long time no see hope you're doing really well good to see you Love Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on February 18, 2008, at 23:35:28
In reply to Re: Abilify and depression » tedrew, posted by Emme on February 18, 2008, at 20:37:09
2.5mg and lamictal act as an ad for you? Any anxiety? Weight gain? Side effects. Sounds so promising. Phillipa
Posted by Emme on February 19, 2008, at 16:50:47
In reply to Re: Abilify and depression » Emme, posted by Phillipa on February 18, 2008, at 23:35:28
> 2.5mg and lamictal act as an ad for you?
Yes.
> Any anxiety?
Nope.
> Weight gain?
I'm not sure. I'm about four pounds heavier than I was before Abilify and I suspect it may be to blame. I don't like the extra pounds, but four is not an astronomical gain.
> Side effects.
No biggies. I had about 8 weeks of insomnia upon starting Abilify. But it resolved.
emme
Posted by Phillipa on February 19, 2008, at 18:15:37
In reply to Re: Abilify and depression » Phillipa, posted by Emme on February 19, 2008, at 16:50:47
Good to hear. Love Phillipa
Posted by litember on February 27, 2008, at 19:56:13
In reply to Re: Abilify and depression, posted by tedrew on February 18, 2008, at 16:29:07
Hi
Abilify has been recently added to my other meds at 5mg (very low dose) to help with major recurrent depression. I also take lamictal and prozac. Lamictal is alot like Abilify. Seems to be working somewhat for now.litember
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