Posted by Jay_BrAvEsT_FaCe on January 13, 2008, at 16:28:07
Hi folks...(warning...**SI Trigger below**)
I started Abilify about 2 weeks ago, and am having MAJOR problems with this med. I chose it because it supposedly lacked many of the metabolic and such qualities of the other atypical antipsychotics, like Zyprexa and Risperdal.
Well, just after a few days, and into weeks, I wound up having problems with agitation, sleeping, some weight gain, blood sugar probs, major fatigue, sexual problems...just to start. And they have gotten worse...some have stayed about the same. Yes, I looked around the internet and found some can have these problems with Abilify. I found a couple of studies on Medline that said Abilify "immediately" was good for agitation, and a number of other studies that say that Abilify causes suicidal ideation and was best as a 'last resort' medication.
I really don't understand this med, and I don't think the medical community does too well either.
Again, some may be doing great on it, and that is excellent. But there seems to be many unanswered questions about it. Especially regarding it's effect on blood sugar, which it caused a definite increase in mine.Any similar experiences with any aspects of the above? Thanks kindly (and desperately!!)...
Jay
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