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Posted by ben on May 3, 2013, at 6:42:52
I took Abilify for about 2 years. Then I slowly tapered down to 2.5 mg without any problems. Finally I took 2,5 mg/d for several weeks and now we stopped it. I have nausea, especially in the morning. Further I have the feeling that I dont be as social as before and more tired?! Do you have this experience too? I`m bipolar II and on Lamictal/Lithium combo beside other meds. Can 2.5mg/d Abilify doing the trick?
Posted by ben on May 5, 2013, at 3:32:35
In reply to Nausea from Abilify discontinuation?, posted by ben on May 3, 2013, at 6:42:52
Is this a relapse into depression or a withdrawal? How long does this last? Can you help me?
Posted by SLS on May 5, 2013, at 5:33:57
In reply to Re: Nausea from Abilify discontinuation?, posted by ben on May 5, 2013, at 3:32:35
Hi Ben.
> Is this a relapse into depression or a withdrawal? How long does this last? Can you help me?
I think the nausea is probably a withdrawal effect. Sometimes, antipsychotics are used to treat nausea. They are "antiemetic". If you take an antipsychotic for a long time, the body accommodates to the drug such that when you discontinue it, a "rebound" nausea emerges. This should be temporary, though. It is possible that the reduced sociability and energy are also withdrawal rebound effects, in which case, they would also be temporary. However, if they get worse over the next 2 weeks, I think relapse is likely.
Why did you discontinue Abilify?
- Scott
Posted by ben on May 5, 2013, at 14:59:27
In reply to Re: Nausea from Abilify discontinuation? » ben, posted by SLS on May 5, 2013, at 5:33:57
Hi Scott
At the moment I take Lithium (0.7 mmil/l), Lamictal (300 mg/d)l, Doxepin (70 mg at night) and Parnate (120 mg in the morning). Further I take 100 mcg Thyroxin and 600 mg Trileptal at night.
This combo brought me relief for several month know - after trying most of all ADs available.
Abilify was added before about 2 years and was never the winner. I was up on 15mg/d but I couldn't handle the side effects so we went down very slowly. Until a few month I was taking 2.5 mg/d and I wanted to get rid of this drug because I couldn't see an advantage. Further I thought it makes me tired (no drive) and I gained weight?!
So my pdoc and I made the decision to leave it away. This was about one week before now. I dont know if its a withdrawal because I suffer from increased mood swings (mainly depressed) since 3 weeks. Personally I think its a mixed phase because I suffer also from anger, irritability and impatience.My pdoc told me also about Cycrest (Asenapin) but wonder if this could be the right med. As I know its mainly for hypomanic and manic symptoms and a lot gain weight on it who didnt o Abilify.
What do you think?
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