jora Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 I'm new to anti-psychotics but one thing I was really scared of was being sleepy all the time. Well, the opposite is happening with Abilify. Is there anything that isn't uber sedating that won't skyrocket my energy and keep me up at night? I have a friend who took Seraquel and they said they slept 14 hours a day! Thats what I'm afraid of happening, but if I had to choose one or the other, I'd take being tired over this restlessness. But I'm hoping that there is a median medication, haha. Also I'm taking this for bipolar disorder, I'm on 15mg, and I'm 19 if those things matter. Thanks! =] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt07 Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Your best bet is to work with your doctor and try different meds until you find one that suits you. Some people have luck with Latuda while others have luck with Saphris. However, there are people who find those meds sedating, particularly Saphris. The way you will react to a particular med is so individual that it is impossible to really say anything. Indeed, some people find Abilify sedating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusanRudofsky Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Abilify has a bad reputation for fireworks. It just depends, yes. Have you tried working out of whole bunch with it, too? Then you might be a decent night's rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissaw72 Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Abilify was sedating for me at the beginning, but over time most of that wore off and it doesn't affect me as much. How long have you been on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluffypinkbunny Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 (edited) I slept most of 2014 away because I was so depressed. My meds pooped out and I quit smoking. This is the second time I've been on Abilify. I get internal restlessness on it so this time around, we added Benztropine. The first week I just took the Abilify and had some mild restlessness. I started the Benztropine this week and it's gone away. Maybe you could ask for a med to help with the restlessness too? I hope you're feeling better soon! Edited April 12, 2015 by Fluffypinkbunny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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