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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...

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when my 19 yr old nephew took this med ,he died in his sleep apprx. 12 wks later.

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Carrey | 7-12 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year |
2/22/2024
Condition: Tourette's
Overall rating 3.0
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It is a good experience to take abilify.

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ChrissyAnn | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
2/11/2024
Condition: Additional Medications to Treat Depression
Overall rating 2.3
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On 5 mg Abilify added to 200 mg Lamictil for treatment resistant depression. I had sedation to the point where I could no longer complete my activities of daily living. And I didn’t actually care. I couldn’t do dishes or scoop the cat box. I couldn’t go to the grocery and I couldn’t cook meals. Blurry vision and loss of focus and concentration led to troubles at work and with driving. I almost gave up my drivers license. I had a cognitive decline I couldn’t learn or retain new information I couldn’t understand things. Stopped being able to find words to create sentences leading to not having any conversations. 24/7 depersonalization. 20 pound weight gain. Stiff painful muscles and joints. Involuntary Jerking of arms, legs, shoulders. Tremors in my hands and loss of fine motor skills. And a prayer for death because I didn’t think I was going to live to the end of the year. I thought I was dying. Finally got off it and I’m back on just Lamictal and I’m doing well. Read More Read Less

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Analisse | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/9/2024
Condition: Bipolar Disorder in Remission
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been on anti depressants all my life. I went through a bad depression and this time I couldn't get out of it. I lost interest in everything and hated everything. I didn't have energy and was scared to go outside. This lasted about three months. The doctor prescribed Abilify. I catch myself out doing errands now. I don't feel depresssed and I have way more energy. The only thing I've noticed is I have the impulse to spend money which I've always liked to do, only it's worse now. I also wake up in the early mornings . I like the medicine it's been a game changer for me.Read More Read Less

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Eileen | 13-18 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/18/2024
Condition: Additional Medications to Treat Depression
Overall rating 2.3
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I started taking this in 2020 when I was 15/16. Didn't notice a problem with it until I realized I was gaining weight and nothing mattered anymore despite going through a traumatic event. Started drinking/smoking recklessly to cope and sneaked boys in behind my family's backs. Eventually I woke up one morning and decided I wanted to kill myself, so that evening I took about 60-90 mg of it all at once. Started flipping tf out, my heartbeat was erratic and super high, and then I told my family and was rushed to the hospital. Out of the 7 drugs I've taken for anxiety/depression over the years, this one was by far the worst with the numbness I felt and how dangerous it was feeling that way.Read More Read Less

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Ralph | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/12/2024
Condition: Additional Medications to Treat Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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I had brain surgery to remove a very large tumor. Immediately after the surgery I went into a deep clinical depression (including no appetite, immense weight loss, insomnia, loss of mental clarity, physically weakened, severe exhaustion, crying all the time, and many many more awful things). I then took Zoloft (which didn’t help) and started seeing a psychiatrist (very important). He prescribed me Abilify and I seriously could feel everything change back to normal within 48 hours ! Abilify has been a life saver & changer for me. I believe that my Dopamine levels were affected from surgery (and/or anesthesia) and Abilify had corrected it.Read More Read Less

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Waffles | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/10/2024
Condition: Bipolar Disorder in Remission
Overall rating 1.0
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I was on olanzepine but it caused a 20kg weight gain. The doctor recommended trying abilify because it’s known to be more weight neutral. In about 2 weeks into it, I experienced its worst side effects. I had the worst tremors, restlessness, fainted thrice and it triggered attempted suicide. The doctors didn’t change the medication even after the side effects. One night, I had this strong urge to jump off a building, craving for the feeling of standing on an edge. I asked to be driven to A&E. We tried different meds afterwards but they mainly gave me intolerable tremors and some were too expensive- like cariprazine (a new drug). I’ve been on lexapro for a quite a few months and it has been helpful in maintaining my moods without any of the above horrible side effects. I still have slight tremors which I can tolerate. Felt I needed to share… Read More Read Less

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Tyler | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
12/14/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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not sure how this is still available for patients - was put on this medication at a young age and forced to stay on it for over a decade. To this day never was told exactly what the medication was supposed to be doing for me - was always told it was for a mix of things along with the other meds I was put on- Not until I was taken off of it did I realize what the root cause of my problems was. Would still be on this garbage if I didn’t ask for months to try coming off of it. Developed a gambling addiction, had worsening depression and multiple suicide attempts, and developed tardive dyskinesia because of this medication. It’s no coincidence that almost every aspect of my life has gotten better since coming off of this horrible medication… have had 0 suicidal ideation and have had many more happy and productive days since coming off of it in June than the entire past decade beforehand - no exaggeration at ALL. don’t want to get into how bad my gambling addiction was but it is once again no coincidence that the urge to gamble being the only thing on my mind all day every day for years suddenly disappeared writing this because although I am now scarred for the rest of my life due to these experiences and strong emotions felt throughout, along with now having to live with tardive dyskinesia, I am hoping that at least one person who is considering taking Abilify will see this and reconsider.Read More Read Less

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PITA | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/11/2023
Condition: Additional Medications to Treat Depression
Overall rating 1.0
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Took routine for approximately 3-4 months. Very low dose as add on to antidepressant. Became: extremely paranoid, depressed, scared all the time, anxious, increased muscle spasms and tremors, delusional, crying all the time, mood swings, chaotic emotions. All from 1 mg Abilify daily. Symptoms worsened every day until stopped medication. Still having memory issues and symptoms. But slowly I am improving.

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Mel | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/6/2023
Condition: Additional Medications to Treat Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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I take this in conjunction with Pristiq and Buspar, and it has been a lifesaver for me.

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Tee | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/12/2023
Condition: Additional Medications to Treat Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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I started abilify two weeks ago for depression and aggressive outburst. It has worked for me. The downside of it for me is hallucinations and impulses spending which has calm down. I am able to start my day without feeling down or tired. It has also brought me out of my numb state with the help of celexa. After being on multiple antidepressants I feel my psychiatrist finally got it right.

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Lizard | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
11/6/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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Great for depression, but it made me have a compulsive need to eat and shop. It took away my suicidal thoughts and anger. I gained 30lbs over the course of 6 months

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Jen | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/2/2023
Condition: Additional Medications to Treat Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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I felt a positive affect of level headiness with in 24-48 hours. My racing thought stopped. The feeling of tenseness stopped. I did have some akathisia on 10mg. So I Just backed down to 5 mg.

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Gabe | 19-24 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/22/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.3
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I was prescribed this in the hospital for bipolar depression. It took a couple days to kick in, but when it did, my anxiety immediately worsened to unbearable levels. I couldn't stop blinking and I felt a constant sense of dread. I had trouble working and sleeping. I couldn't even stop it immediately; I had to ween off of it for about two weeks. This could potentially be extremely beneficial, but caution is needed.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
9/10/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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gained weight, tiredness, but it works for psycosis

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Say no to abili | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
9/8/2023
Condition: Bipolar I Disorder with Most Recent Episode Mixed
Overall rating 1.0
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This is the worse Med ever. I dont even know why any Dr. Would script this is 2023. Hair loss weight gain 80lbs sever body and hip aches lack of concentration this drug should be banned for life

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SamRS | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
8/2/2023
Condition: Mania associated with Bipolar Disorder
Overall rating 5.0
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This medicine has changed my life. It literally fixed my ADD/ADHD, I could feel my head level for the first time in my adult life. I highly recommend the round pills not the football like kind. Round doesnt make me gain weight bc of constant hunger but football kind did.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | Patient
7/29/2023
Condition: Additional Medications to Treat Depression
Overall rating 1.0
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I never had issues with anxiety until I took this crap. still having anxiety even after months of not taking.

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Alex Adams | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/5/2023
Condition: Schizophrenia
Overall rating 2.3
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Worked really well for like 2 months then I got restlessness and couldn't stop moving so bad I couldn't barely drive my car because I was was just exploding with movement and having suicidal thoughts. Read online that it could of been permanent, that would of ruined my life, thankfully I've been off of it and it has slowly went away.

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Roxanne | 65-74 | Transgender | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
6/5/2023
Condition: Additional Medications to Treat Depression
Overall rating 4.3
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I am a bipolar woman who has been battling depression and anxiety most of her life. Adding ability to the mix aided me tremendously.

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Roses | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Caregiver
5/15/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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This medication was a game changer. Prescribed for aggressive out bursts, anxiety, agitation and mood dysregulation/meltdowns associated with Autism. My son says it gives him "more thinking time" and he is able to think things through before he becomes overwhelmed and reactive. Used in addition to a low dose antidepressant. No side effects.

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