Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I take this at night and it helps me sleep. It is very effective. I gained some weight though. I recommend taking it for depression.

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I take this at night and it helps me sleep. It is very effective. I gained some weight though. I recommend taking it for depression.
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Reviewer: cindy, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I have gained 50 lbs in just a couple of months time. This is all water weight gain. I stopped taking Abilify 4 wks ago and still have swelling and hot flashes. Not sure how long it takes to get this med. out of your system, but it is sure taking it's sweet time with me.

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I have gained 50 lbs in just a couple of months time. This is all water weight gain. I stopped taking Abilify 4 wks ago and still have swelling and hot flashes. Not sure how long it takes to get this med. out of your system, but it is sure taking it's sweet time with me.
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Reviewer: Granny of five, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I started Abilify to augment the Effexor XR 300mg I have been taking for past 10+ years. Prior to the Abilify, I was in such a deep depression I did not cook, clean or even shower daily. I was angry most of the time. Stayed in my house unless I HAD to go out. Major anxiety, panic attacks were a routine part of my life. My psyche doctor suggested Abilify a year ago, but I was so afraid of all the p ... Show Full Comment

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I started Abilify to augment the Effexor XR 300mg I have been taking for past 10+ years. Prior to the Abilify, I was in such a deep depression I did not cook, clean or even shower daily. I was angry most of the time. Stayed in my house unless I HAD to go out. Major anxiety, panic attacks were a routine part of my life. My psyche doctor suggested Abilify a year ago, but I was so afraid of all the potential side effects, I delayed trying it. Finally decided something HAD to change in my life. Started it about 4 weeks ago. The 4th day after I started it, I woke up and actually was excited about living again. Had energy, motivation, wanted to go out of the house and became interested in life again. Now the downside. Am taking only 2mg and am restless, feel like I am manic, am not sleeping more than 4 hrs a night (broken into 2 2hr intervals)Starting to feel like a walking zombie. Difficulty doing simple tasks like balancing my checkbook. I have a position which requires critical thinking and I feel afraid that I won't be able to think clearly and make the right decision. Worst is the sleeplessness. When I started abilify, I was told to take it a night. I did and woke up with no depression, but felt like I was "electrified". Paced, went from one task to the other without really accomplishing anything because my mind was racing. Switched it to taking in the morning to help with the insomnia and saw no difference in the restlessness, talking too much, etc. Love the overall effect it has on my depression and mood, but after 4 weeks of little to no sleep I am considering going off of it. Paging the MD in the a.m. to see what he recommends. Also noticed extreme thirst and dry mouth and frequent urination. Am asking for bloodwork to r/o diabetes.
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Reviewer: kitty1212, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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very happy with this med .it has done wonders

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very happy with this med .it has done wonders
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Reviewer: g-dad, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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severe weight gain

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severe weight gain
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