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Posted by joe f on July 14, 2017, at 20:21:02
has anyone ever used this combination before?
Posted by SLS on July 14, 2017, at 22:36:36
In reply to luvox/abilify combination, posted by joe f on July 14, 2017, at 20:21:02
Hi, Joe.
> has anyone ever used this combination before?
I haven't tried it, and I don't know anyone who has. However, adding 2-5 mg/day of Abilify to an antidepressant often helps to reduce depression.
Why was Luvox chosen to treat you instead of using another SSRI like Lexapro? It is unusual to use Luvox unless there is OCD present. That doesn't mean that adding Abilify to Luvox won't help with depression or anxiety, though. What is your diagnosis, and what are the symptoms that present?
I found an article that reports that adding Abilify to a SSRI or clomipramine can improve otherwise treatment-resistant OCD.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3115673/
- Scott
Posted by joe f on July 14, 2017, at 22:51:21
In reply to Re: luvox/abilify combination, posted by SLS on July 14, 2017, at 22:36:36
my diagnosis is anxiety- ocd-bipolar....I also take low dose of klonopin(1mg pm and .25 am)
Posted by joe f on July 14, 2017, at 22:55:43
In reply to Re: luvox/abilify combination, posted by joe f on July 14, 2017, at 22:51:21
forgot to mention i'm on 200 luvox and 5 abilify
Posted by SLS on July 15, 2017, at 6:28:50
In reply to Re: luvox/abilify combination, posted by joe f on July 14, 2017, at 22:55:43
> forgot to mention i'm on 200 luvox and 5 abilify
How long have you been on Abiify for? 5 mg/day might not be enough for you, especially if mania is a problem.
My diagnosis is bipolar depression. I need 15 mg/day of Abilify in order to receive the most improvement. 20 mg/day is actually too much for me. It gives me brain-fog and dysphoria.
Treating OCD successfully generally requires a higher dosage of SSRI taken for a longer period of time compared to treating depression. The maximum dosage of Luvox is 300 mg/day.
How are you feeling right now? Has there been any improvement?
- Scott
Posted by joe f on July 15, 2017, at 6:43:07
In reply to Re: luvox/abilify combination, posted by SLS on July 15, 2017, at 6:28:50
ocd symptoms are fine..was on 10 abilify but weight gain.....we just went down to 5mg
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