Posted by andie7 on March 23, 2004, at 23:03:54
I would love to hear from anyone with any info on Abilify. I'm 31, recently dx with bipolar disorder. I have been on Zoloft 200mg for 5 years (which caused my first major manic episode) and more recently on Trileptal 600mg. I haven't been tolerating the Trileptal very well, its causing major headaches and some slight tremors as well as marked drowsiness (it knocks me out!). I have little to no depression, and no psychotic episodes with my mania.
Another concern I have is pregnancy, as I'd like to conceive again soon and worry about possible effects on the fetus. My pdoc has recommended I try an atypical and written me an rx for Abilify which I will start tomorrow. She says it has fewer side effects (which so did Trileptal) and can be taken safely during pregnancy (which I have yet to read anywhere).
I'd love to hear from any of you who know more about this drug or can make any recommendations on others I should look into.
Thanks,
Andie
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