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Posted by Roslynn on August 13, 2009, at 18:54:01
Hi everyone,
I have recently started Abilify and have had the most massive cravings for things like french fries, which I never usually eat.
Has anyone had this happen? Can Abilify make you crave certain foods?
Thanks for any help!
Roslynn
Posted by Maxime on August 13, 2009, at 20:24:21
In reply to Can Abilify increase food cravings?, posted by Roslynn on August 13, 2009, at 18:54:01
It can increase your appetite, so I guess it can cause cravings. Mmmmmm, french fries. I hope the cravings go away.
Posted by floatingbridge on August 14, 2009, at 1:05:17
In reply to Can Abilify increase food cravings?, posted by Roslynn on August 13, 2009, at 18:54:01
For me, carbs and sweets--starchy stuff, too. Gained weight quickly on it at 10mg. Was hard to resist certain foods, even if I was exercising.
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Posted by Roslynn on August 14, 2009, at 18:38:42
In reply to Re: Can Abilify increase food cravings? » Roslynn, posted by floatingbridge on August 14, 2009, at 1:05:17
Thank you for your feedback! At least I'm not the only one..
Best,
Roslynn
Posted by alchemy on August 16, 2009, at 23:00:50
In reply to Re: Can Abilify increase food cravings?, posted by Roslynn on August 14, 2009, at 18:38:42
Hell ya, I couldn't get enough carbs, it was out of control. And I was only on 1mg
Posted by SLS on August 17, 2009, at 5:56:11
In reply to Re: Can Abilify increase food cravings?, posted by alchemy on August 16, 2009, at 23:00:50
> Hell ya, I couldn't get enough carbs, it was out of control. And I was only on 1mg
Do you think that the appetite stimulation produced by Abilify is dose-independent. I am currently taking 20mg. I was wondering whether lowering the dosage would reduce my appetite.
1mg? Gosh.
- Scott
Posted by Phil on August 17, 2009, at 6:20:34
In reply to Re: Can Abilify increase food cravings? » alchemy, posted by SLS on August 17, 2009, at 5:56:11
Posted by floatingbridge on August 17, 2009, at 11:31:46
In reply to Re: Can Abilify increase food cravings? » alchemy, posted by SLS on August 17, 2009, at 5:56:11
Scott,
Mine didn't really kick in till I got to 10.
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Posted by floatingbridge on August 17, 2009, at 11:34:49
In reply to Can't wait to start mine now. (nm), posted by Phil on August 17, 2009, at 6:20:34
Well, Phil, you do live by that great burger joint....
Seriously, abilify might just be alright for you--what was that potential side-effect you mentioned on social?
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Posted by alchemy on August 17, 2009, at 17:41:30
In reply to Re: Can Abilify increase food cravings? » alchemy, posted by SLS on August 17, 2009, at 5:56:11
> > Hell ya, I couldn't get enough carbs, it was out of control. And I was only on 1mg
>
> Do you think that the appetite stimulation produced by Abilify is dose-independent. I am currently taking 20mg. I was wondering whether lowering the dosage would reduce my appetite.
>
Scott, I can't really answer that. But I am really sensitive to antipsychotics. I don't like any of them.
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