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Reviewer: Finally Free, 35-44 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years
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This is a very, very serious medication. I was put on 2mg to augment with 50 mg of Zoloft and 300 mg of Wellbutrin, then was increased to 5mg. After one month, I gained 30, yes 30 lbs and was extremely swollen. Over time the weight increased and by the time I tapered off I went from 120 to 190 lbs. my personality completely changed and I could barely hold conversations. I was constantly exhausted
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Reviewer: pinkymuldoun, 55-64 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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After adding Abilify to my depression meds, I gained so much weight. They helped my mood, but the added weight gain is unacceptable. I stopped taking it several weeks ago, and it's taking forever to lose the weight I gained.....25-30 lbs! How long does it take to return to normal weight?
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Reviewer: Shaynay_14, 25-34 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years
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I love this medication and its always helped greatly! I take 20mg Ablify,0.5 Kolopin and 250mg Effexor once daily which I perfer night time cause they make me tired. Im bummed that ive gained up to 40lbs on ablify its a major side effect. Other than that this drug is a miracle drug and definitely helps with depression.
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Reviewer: Kris10, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Treating long-term depression w severe anxiety w celexa and klonopin; and now 2mg abilify for a month. I am loving the effects it has had on me and personal life. I have been stuck physically and mentally due to severe accident 3 yrs ago,& wow this has made a huge difference in my quality of life.
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