Posted by Racer on December 20, 2007, at 15:22:14
In reply to Re: Abilify or Lamictal, what is your preference?, posted by oldschool305 on December 20, 2007, at 10:01:04
I know you're in a bad situation financially, but I strongly urge you not to "prescribe" for yourself using samples provided to another person. There are interactions between medications which might create problems for you, and your own medical history can include issues that contraindicate certain medications. That's the sort of thing doctors have to take into account when prescribing treatments.
What's more, although you believe that a diagnosis of bipolar fits you, a doctor can offer a more reliable diagnosis, which will also affect which medication is most appropriate for you.
The fact that you're asking here whether anyone has escaped akathesia with Abilify, and that you're considering a medication with potentially lethal side effects, makes me quite nervous on your behalf. No matter how much research we do here, it's still not enough to form a context for prescribing to ourselves. Even doctors are prohibited from prescribing medication for themselves -- for some very good reasons, including some good reasons having nothing to do with addiction.
I hope you're safe, whatever you choose to do.
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