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Posted by babs on March 6, 2003, at 19:06:55
I saw a psychopharmacologist today who suggested I switch from risperdal to abilify because I gained 60 pounds on risperdal and it exacerbates my ADD. He said I may find it agitating at first but in the long run it will probably increase my concentration. Has anyone experienced this? I'm hoping it's true!
Posted by cybercafe on March 6, 2003, at 19:57:18
In reply to abilify and concentration, posted by babs on March 6, 2003, at 19:06:55
> I saw a psychopharmacologist today who suggested I switch from risperdal to abilify because I gained 60 pounds on risperdal and it exacerbates my ADD. He said I may find it agitating at first but in the long run it will probably increase my concentration. Has anyone experienced this? I'm hoping it's true!
i have the same problem... i am taking zyprexa + ritalin
do you mind if i ask if you have been able to hold down a job with your current medication?
i am bipolar 2 + ADD ... might i ask your diagnosis?
Posted by babs on March 7, 2003, at 8:34:00
In reply to Re: abilify and concentration, posted by cybercafe on March 6, 2003, at 19:57:18
Cybercafe- I am unipolar with GAD, OCD and ADD but I have been fortunate enough to be able to hold down a job throughout all this. Actually I'm in grad school right now and the concentration thing is a HUGE issue. I'm hoping the abilify might help.
Posted by cybercafe on March 7, 2003, at 17:50:12
In reply to Re: abilify and concentration, posted by babs on March 7, 2003, at 8:34:00
> Cybercafe- I am unipolar with GAD, OCD and ADD but I have been fortunate enough to be able to hold down a job throughout all this. Actually I'm in grad school right now and the concentration thing is a HUGE issue. I'm hoping the abilify might help.
hmm... are you taking a stimulant?
i dunno... in most people... does untreated ADD usually prevent people from working, or is it more of just an inconvenience?
Posted by babs on March 7, 2003, at 18:12:44
In reply to Re: abilify and concentration, posted by cybercafe on March 7, 2003, at 17:50:12
Yes- I am taking adderall and it helps somewhat but not as much as it used to. As far as working goes I think it depends on the severity of everything and what kind of work you do. Until I returned to school I was a teacher and it worked well because you switch activities fairly often. The kids loved my ADD moments!
Posted by laurarn on March 9, 2003, at 9:19:29
In reply to Re: abilify and concentration » cybercafe, posted by babs on March 7, 2003, at 18:12:44
Hi babs. I was wondering how you are doing on Abify in terms of concentration and agitation? I am stopping Abilify today. I just cannot function on this med. I'd rather have the sedation of Seroquel than this agitation and inability to concentrate at all!
I know Abilify helps so many. My chemistry is just not right for it though. Just curious if your agitation went away?
Posted by jtevers on November 18, 2003, at 18:01:59
In reply to abilify and concentration, posted by babs on March 6, 2003, at 19:06:55
> I saw a psychopharmacologist today who suggested I switch from risperdal to abilify because I gained 60 pounds on risperdal and it exacerbates my ADD. He said I may find it agitating at first but in the long run it will probably increase my concentration. Has anyone experienced this? I'm hoping it's true!
i, too have considered a change to abilify from seroquel ... i , too, have gained 60 lbs. in a couple years from my antipsychotic ... it has about the same weight gain potential as risperdal ... and soooo ...
i wondered whether upon switching to ablify you, babs, or anyone can tell me whether they experienced weight change?
thank you soooo much.
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