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Abilify
Aug 25, 2005 20:39:30 GMT -5
Post by hopeful on Aug 25, 2005 20:39:30 GMT -5
I'm researching this med. Can anyone tell me if they've had success? side effects? bad results? good results? dosing? The usual questions.
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Abilify
Sept 1, 2005 16:56:12 GMT -5
Post by AnneM on Sept 1, 2005 16:56:12 GMT -5
Hi hopeful!! .. It looks like you have got us stumped on this question!!  ... I am sorry that we haven't been able to give you any help here ... but GOOD LUCK !! ... and please let us know how it goes if you decide to pursue it!! |
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Abilify
Sept 6, 2005 9:28:08 GMT -5
Post by Blue Oreo on Sept 6, 2005 9:28:08 GMT -5
MY DD has been on Abilify for over a year now and  I LOVE THE STUFF  >. She has NO side effects from it, nor any reactions. It has helped her calm down MASSIVELY and also helped with her OCD. its my WONDER drug for her. GO GET SOME>. ;D She take one tiny pill in the AM and PM.. they are only 10 mg each and they are a godsend for us. |
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Abilify
Sept 11, 2005 12:14:48 GMT -5
Post by hopeful on Sept 11, 2005 12:14:48 GMT -5
BlueOreo,
Thanks for the info. We've been on 5mgs, but just changed to 2.5am and 2.5pm. Seems much better now, but I'm sure we'll need to up a bit. I hated it the first few days and my son was grumpier than without anything. I thinks it was because of no risperdal and not enough abilify. We're still working on it.
Did/Does you daughter get sleepy? The only thing I can tell so far is he sleeps longer and harder. Sleep was never an issue, however I like the extra hour of quiet on the weekends.LOL
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Burquie
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Abilify
Sept 20, 2005 21:28:56 GMT -5
Post by Burquie on Sept 20, 2005 21:28:56 GMT -5
My son has been on it for just over a year now, and so far ALL IS GOOD!!!!! He had been on risperdal at first but had Major weight gain, and thus developed type II diabetes. With the abilify his mood swings have greatly improved, and the weight is now going down. The only problem with this med is the cost, our insurance will not cover it for bipolar under 18 years of age. However, Bristol Myers has a program for people to get it FREE!!! You just need to verify your income and have the doctor order it.
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Abilify
Sept 21, 2005 12:13:54 GMT -5
Post by zachsmom on Sept 21, 2005 12:13:54 GMT -5
Blue Oreo & Burquie, do your children take any stimulants with the Abilify? How old is your DD Blue Oreo? My son is taking 5 mgs. Abilify and 72 mgs. Concerta in the a.m. He has coverage until about 7:00 p.m. and then has a little rebound. He is 9 1/2
Thanks!
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Abilify
Sept 29, 2005 11:37:31 GMT -5
Post by Blue Oreo on Sept 29, 2005 11:37:31 GMT -5
HOPEFUL.. the reason your son is sleepy is from the Risperdal  , it helps calm and relax. My DD takes it at bedtime to help her relax and get sleepy , what dose is he on, this could be another factor, maybe to high. My DD Is on 3mg for bedtime only. She was a walking zombie when she had it in the mornings and would snooze in class. GOOD LUCK  |
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Abilify
Sept 29, 2005 11:40:42 GMT -5
Post by Blue Oreo on Sept 29, 2005 11:40:42 GMT -5
ZACH's MOM
My DD is on Concerta now, was Strattara, 27mg in AM and same at dinnertime. She is only on 20 mg of Abilify, which is in 10mg doses for AM/PM times. My DD is 11 and hormonally challenged right now ;D . So the dose is low for the changes going on, but it still works for her.
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Abilify
Oct 3, 2005 14:07:23 GMT -5
Post by zachsmom on Oct 3, 2005 14:07:23 GMT -5
Blue Oreo,
Just wanted to clarify - your dd takes 27 mg Concerta a.m. and dinnertime with Abilify?
Thanks
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Abilify
Oct 3, 2005 14:10:23 GMT -5
Post by zachsmom on Oct 3, 2005 14:10:23 GMT -5
Blue Oreo, forgot to ask is your dd BP or strictly ADHD? or both? Thanks.
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