Reviewer: LoriT, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I have been taking Abilify for a short time, I have fibromyalgia and depression.It is the first med to help give me some energy, the down side is not being able to sleep and difficulty concentrating. I have noticed a lack in appetite, sometimes I have to force myself to eat. Have lost 8 pounds so far. All my other meds cause weight gain, particularly Lyrica. these dont seem to be the typical effec ... Show Full Comment

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I have been taking Abilify for a short time, I have fibromyalgia and depression.It is the first med to help give me some energy, the down side is not being able to sleep and difficulty concentrating. I have noticed a lack in appetite, sometimes I have to force myself to eat. Have lost 8 pounds so far. All my other meds cause weight gain, particularly Lyrica. these dont seem to be the typical effects others are having taking it, I dont know if it has something to do with Lyrica. My doctor put meon Abilify to enhance the effects of my antidepressants, which are currently Pamelor and trazodone. Right now all I can say is, I see some areas of improvement,I welcome the increased energy and weight loss. I dont like the insomnia and the inability to stay focused.
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Reviewer: encyclopedia joyceannica, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I hated being on this medication. Hated it. I hared my life to begin with, and this made it worse. I couldn't stand to be touched, had no sex drive, wanted to eat constantly, was gaining weight that i fought hard to lose, was mad all the time, and I couldn't sit still. I would even twitch in my sleep! Plus, I got headaches, and would get so lightheaded I felt like I would faint. If it ... Show Full Comment

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I hated being on this medication. Hated it. I hared my life to begin with, and this made it worse. I couldn't stand to be touched, had no sex drive, wanted to eat constantly, was gaining weight that i fought hard to lose, was mad all the time, and I couldn't sit still. I would even twitch in my sleep! Plus, I got headaches, and would get so lightheaded I felt like I would faint. If it did anything to help my mood, I might-might-have been able to deal, but I felt no improvement in my mood swings, and I couldn't concentrate on anything except how crappy and crazy I felt. Yep, it made me feel more crazy than I already was. Don't take it.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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While many medications I am on list dizziness, constipation and water retention, this one really cause those conditiond for me. I've been on it for 10 day and have taken my last pill this morning. WHO NEED IT?

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While many medications I am on list dizziness, constipation and water retention, this one really cause those conditiond for me. I've been on it for 10 day and have taken my last pill this morning. WHO NEED IT?
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Reviewer: ladychef, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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my dr gave me asample of this to take with effexor and clonazepam to help with maia and no energy(among other issues) i feel great, but the side effects of barfing, dizziness and constipation have me getting off of it.

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my dr gave me asample of this to take with effexor and clonazepam to help with maia and no energy(among other issues) i feel great, but the side effects of barfing, dizziness and constipation have me getting off of it.
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Reviewer: disasterarea, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months

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I did experience a modicum of relief, however, the cost is prohibitive and I was forced to discontinue it.

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I did experience a modicum of relief, however, the cost is prohibitive and I was forced to discontinue it.
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