I have suffered with chronic depression for most of my life. I have tried almost every antidepressant out there with varying degrees of success. I currently take 90 mgs of Cymbalta every day. While it is somewhat effective for me I still suffered greatly from nagging depression. It wasn't until my psychiatrist added Abilify that I experienced almost complete relief of my depression. Within two wee...
when my 19 yr old nephew took this med ,he died in his sleep apprx. 12 wks later.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/25/2007
Condition: Bipolar Disorder in Remission
Overall rating 4.3
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I've been on it now for a few months, and it has helped me maintain focus throughout my day. I do get sleepy with it, so I take it at bedtime.
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dale92158 | 45-54 | Female | Patient
9/25/2007
Condition: Schizophrenia
Overall rating 5.0
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This drug has very much stabalizede my life for me. I have not had to be admitted to the psychiatric hospital for several years now that we have come up with a stable set of medicine for me which includes Abilify, which works very well for me. I find no problems with taking the pill in the morning and getting on with my day.
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imkarena2 | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
9/25/2007
Condition: Bipolar Disorder in Remission
Overall rating 5.0
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lollielox | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/22/2007
Condition: Bipolar I Disorder with Most Recent Episode Mixed
Overall rating 3.0
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I don't remember this drug really alleviating my symptoms much at all. The only thing I do remember it did, was make me gain about 20 lbs.
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irishkisses4u2004 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/19/2007
Condition: Mania associated with Bipolar Disorder
Overall rating 5.0
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Since starting this medication,I'm more in control of my mood swings
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Anonymous |
9/18/2007
Condition: Schizophrenia
Overall rating 5.0
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Wonderful Drug
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/18/2007
Condition: Bipolar Disorder in Remission
Overall rating 4.7
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Abilify did initially cause some sleepiness. Other than that I've experienced no side effects from it.
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