SpartanForce Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 So, I was having a bad depression with Trileptal. I saw a new pdoc and he told me to take Abilify 10mg. I don't have depression in days, but I'm always moving around, going out, talking a lot more. I didn't feel good like these in months. But I having some flashs from traumas from the past, and really a really BAD anxiety and insomnia. Is this normal? Will go away with time? I don't want to change this med is so good. Also, does anyone take this in the morning too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malachite Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 I take Abilify in the morning. Definitely think it has made my anxiety worse, but is so good for my depression. Also, I have to take something for sleep since going on it, so the insomnia is something that I can relate to. I guess you sort of have to weigh the benefits against the side effects. For me, it didn't go away, but that doesn't mean it won't for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt07 Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 I also take Abilify in the morning. I take 15 mg. When I was taking 5 mg, I had incredible anxiety but less so now. I don't have insomnia or other side effects. It has become rather neutral for me now (neither activating nor sedating). It's a good med for me also. It also cause me to have very vivid flashbacks which, until recently, have been pleasant. Are you still taking the Trileptal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavender fairy Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 I take Abilify in the mornings. At first, I found that it gave me tons of energy, I was doing 5 things at once, but I gave it time, and that wore off after a few weeks. I would say with any med, give it time unless it's a really bad side effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowan77 Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 I took Abilify at doses between 15-30mg for a few months. It made me more irritable and anxious and affected my sleep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatty Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Abilify gave me so much anxiety I had to stop after about a month. When did you start it? Maybe give your pdoc a call Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluqanary Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 I was on Abilify for about 1 week, but the anxiety was so bad that I had to stop it. I almost ended up inpatient because of it, actually. Not to scare you. Just be aware of the anxiety you are having and talk to your doc if it gets worse. I also have anxiety disorders, so it may have been worse for me than others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartanForce Posted February 18, 2012 Author Share Posted February 18, 2012 Yeah but I never felt this good in a long time. I will not give up this med, ever. Trileptal is out of the game, jt07. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartanForce Posted February 26, 2012 Author Share Posted February 26, 2012 So guys is been 2 weeks and the insomnia and anxiety is still here. Should I wait for the worse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavender fairy Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I would discuss it with your pdoc. Maybe if the med is working so well for you, there's something to counter the side effects. Maybe you need to be taken off the med altogether and there's something that will work better for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartanForce Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 I would discuss it with your pdoc. Maybe if the med is working so well for you, there's something to counter the side effects. Maybe you need to be taken off the med altogether and there's something that will work better for you. Yeah I tried to reach the pdoc but he won't answer the phone, so I'm cutting down this abilify in dosage. I was taking 15mg, now I will take a pill cut in half, being 7,5mg to stop this anxiety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt07 Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Gee, I'm sorry that the anxiety is so bad that you have to reduce your dose of Abilify. Can you call your pdoc's office for an emergency appointment? Perhaps something could be added to help. I know that the combination of raising my dose and adding in citalopram really cut down on my anxiety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartanForce Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 Got in touch with pdoc! He said to maintain the dosage of abilify of 15mg, and use Ativan in the place of Klonopin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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