Pins and Needles from Abilify?

[AcroJack]

I started Abilify a few days ago and I'm experiencing the occasional "pins and needles" sensation in my hands. Has this happened to anyone out there? Insomnia is also a major concern but I'm determined to try to stick it out and get used to it (hopefullly). 

[melissaw72]

No, I have never had problems with the pins and needles feeling on Abilify.

However on topamax I did, and had to stop the med because of it.

[Ash19]

I don't get pins and needles but I have a lot of other side effects; stomach aches, irritability, irregular periods, rapid weight gain (+10lbs in one month). I'm considering a med change soon

[AcroJack]

No, I have never had problems with the pins and needles feeling on Abilify.

However on topamax I did, and had to stop the med because of it.

Thanks. The feeling isn't too intense and doesn't happen too often, so I'm not concerned yet. But curious. 

I don't get pins and needles but I have a lot of other side effects; stomach aches, irritability, irregular periods, rapid weight gain (+10lbs in one month). I'm considering a med change soon

My doctor basically asked me if I'd want to try Abilify or Latuda. I know we're all different and have different needs, but just saying. Sorry to hear you're experiencing so many unpleasant side effects! I'm monitoring my weight very closely! I just lost 50 lbs, so I'm not wanting to regain after all of that work! Thanks for the response. 

[melissaw72]

^^FWIW, I gained no weight on Abilify.  YMMV.

[AcroJack]

^^FWIW, I gained no weight on Abilify.  YMMV.

Good to know! Thanks!

[jt07]

I have almost no side effects from Abilify. I've never had a pins and needles sensation, but if I did, I would think it most likely would have been from the anxiety that Abiliffy induced in me in the beginning. But now I no longer have anxiety from Abilify.

[AcroJack]

I have almost no side effects from Abilify. I've never had a pins and needles sensation, but if I did, I would think it most likely would have been from the anxiety that Abiliffy induced in me in the beginning. But now I no longer have anxiety from Abilify.

I'm not experiencing as much else. Well, I had a bit of insomnia for a few nights, but I'm not sure that it was related to Abilify. I did feel a little restless, too, but that's no longer an issue. Fingers crossed!