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Posted by Roslynn on November 14, 2008, at 18:56:37
Hi all,
Does this make sense? My doc suggested replacing Seroquel (which I have had an impossible time trying to get off of) with Abilify. I'm not understanding this. don't they have different mechanisms of action with Seroquel being much more calming due to the antihistamine action at low doses? And Abilify would make you more agitated?
Any help appreciated!
Roslynn
Posted by Phillipa on November 14, 2008, at 19:19:54
In reply to Replace Seroquel with Abilify?, posted by Roslynn on November 14, 2008, at 18:56:37
Think it depends on the dose low being better my understanding. Any reason he wishes to switch you? Phillipa
Posted by Zyprexa on November 14, 2008, at 19:48:29
In reply to Replace Seroquel with Abilify?, posted by Roslynn on November 14, 2008, at 18:56:37
Your right it won't replace seroquel. I tried getting off the zyprexa and on to abilify. What a mistake. Aggitated yes.
Posted by Maria3667 on November 15, 2008, at 9:02:18
In reply to Replace Seroquel with Abilify?, posted by Roslynn on November 14, 2008, at 18:56:37
Hi Roslyn,
Abilify caused a surge in my anxiety. Some agitation too. The only positive thing is it was good for libido.
Indeed, I do find Seroquel to be much more calming.Maria
> Hi all,
>
> Does this make sense? My doc suggested replacing Seroquel (which I have had an impossible time trying to get off of) with Abilify. I'm not understanding this. don't they have different mechanisms of action with Seroquel being much more calming due to the antihistamine action at low doses? And Abilify would make you more agitated?
>
> Any help appreciated!
>
> Roslynn
Posted by maxime on November 15, 2008, at 12:13:33
In reply to Replace Seroquel with Abilify?, posted by Roslynn on November 14, 2008, at 18:56:37
Did he say why he wanted to switch you?
Posted by Roslynn on November 15, 2008, at 18:58:51
In reply to Re: Replace Seroquel with Abilify? » Roslynn, posted by maxime on November 15, 2008, at 12:13:33
This was at my request, due to Seroquel causing major cognitive difficulties and slowness.
But I don't know how Abilify would replace it. Certainly it won't help me sleep like Seroquel does.
Posted by maxime on November 15, 2008, at 19:50:41
In reply to Re: Replace Seroquel with Abilify?, posted by Roslynn on November 15, 2008, at 18:58:51
> This was at my request, due to Seroquel causing major cognitive difficulties and slowness.
>
> But I don't know how Abilify would replace it. Certainly it won't help me sleep like Seroquel does.If you were taking Seroquel just so you could feel calm and sleep better, then replacing it with Abilify doesn't make much sense. But if you were taking it for it's anti-psychotic properties, then it makes sense.
Posted by emme on November 15, 2008, at 19:55:37
In reply to Re: Replace Seroquel with Abilify?, posted by Roslynn on November 15, 2008, at 18:58:51
> This was at my request, due to Seroquel causing major cognitive difficulties and slowness.
>
> But I don't know how Abilify would replace it. Certainly it won't help me sleep like Seroquel does.Abilify caused me initial insomnia. That resolved after several weeks and I actually sleep better on it than I did before. If you need help with sleep, I am wondering if there is something else you can use with the Abilify. Rozerem?
emme
Posted by Roslynn on November 16, 2008, at 16:53:09
In reply to Re: Replace Seroquel with Abilify? » Roslynn, posted by emme on November 15, 2008, at 19:55:37
I'm just really afraid to try and taper off the Seroquel having only the Abilify as a replacement. I may wait until I see my doc next.
Posted by Phillipa on November 16, 2008, at 18:37:59
In reply to Re: Replace Seroquel with Abilify?, posted by Roslynn on November 16, 2008, at 16:53:09
How bout calling pdoc? Love Phillipa
Posted by JadeKelly on November 18, 2008, at 23:50:51
In reply to Replace Seroquel with Abilify?, posted by Roslynn on November 14, 2008, at 18:56:37
> Hi all,
>
> Does this make sense? My doc suggested replacing Seroquel (which I have had an impossible time trying to get off of) with Abilify. I'm not understanding this. don't they have different mechanisms of action with Seroquel being much more calming due to the antihistamine action at low doses? And Abilify would make you more agitated?
>
> Any help appreciated!
>
> RoslynnDon't do it, IMHO. I've seen them both in use, same family member, I'd fight to stay with Seroquel unless your PDOC's got a REALLY GOOD reason to switch. Again, my opinion only.
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