Posted by SLS on September 20, 2009, at 7:05:06
In reply to Stopping Abilify - weight gain, posted by SLS on September 18, 2009, at 16:10:11
The problem with clinical trials with respect to treatment emergent events (side effects) is that subjects are rarely followed longitudinally beyond a 6-8 week study period. Some side effects don't emerge until afterwards. Such was the case for Prozac. It was thought that this drug produced weight LOSS, because this effect was seen early in treatment. Of course, we now know that weight gain is the real problem, but that it often doesn't show up right away. The same problem exists for Abilify. It continues to be considered weight-neutral. It has been my observation that weight gain with this drug often does not appear for a month or two after the start of therapy. Thereafter, it is insidious and doesn't seem to plateau.
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