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Posted by Jimmyboy on July 18, 2006, at 16:11:28
I have bipolar II, I have only had 1 manic epidose and maybe a couple of hypomanic episodes, buy mainly switch from feeling "OK" to moderately bad episodes of depression. I have tried about every medicine under the sun ,just like alot of people on this board have and nothing works or if it does , not very long.
But I am going to the doctor tommorrow and was wondering if anyone has had any positive results treating their depression with abilify?
Any feedback will be appreciated!
J
Posted by bipolarspectrum on July 18, 2006, at 17:18:35
In reply to Positive results from Abilify? Anyone??, posted by Jimmyboy on July 18, 2006, at 16:11:28
Hi jimmyboy,
i just started abilify 15 mg for the same condition... its only been a few days so i cant report much.. but i do know that its helped quite a few people and is not, usually, horrendous in terms of side efffects... so hopefully, it works better for us than the other drugs! if u go on it, well stay in touch
bps
Posted by ciaolavida on July 18, 2006, at 19:31:46
In reply to Positive results from Abilify? Anyone??, posted by Jimmyboy on July 18, 2006, at 16:11:28
I took abilify for a short time, mostly to help with controlling mania. I can't say it did much for my depression, but it may be different for everyone. Good luck
Posted by Emily Elizabeth on July 18, 2006, at 21:05:10
In reply to Re: Positive results from Abilify? Anyone?? » Jimmyboy, posted by ciaolavida on July 18, 2006, at 19:31:46
I'm not BP, but I have found abilify very helpful for my depression. It's worth a try.
Best,
EE
Posted by highone on July 18, 2006, at 22:28:51
In reply to Re: Positive results from Abilify? Anyone??, posted by Emily Elizabeth on July 18, 2006, at 21:05:10
I took abilify and it helped with depression; but on the other hand I couldn't sleep so I quit taking it.
Posted by Phillipa on July 19, 2006, at 13:16:04
In reply to Re: Positive results from Abilify? Anyone??, posted by highone on July 18, 2006, at 22:28:51
How does an antipsychotic help with depression? Is it the stimulating side effects? I'd think it would make you very nervous but what do I know? Love Phillipa
Posted by Jimmyboy on July 19, 2006, at 15:27:51
In reply to Re: Positive results from Abilify? Anyone??, posted by Phillipa on July 19, 2006, at 13:16:04
Thanks everyone for the responses, I appreciate it. I saw my doctor today and he actually put me on 300 mg of Seroquel . I don;t know anything about it, but he said in his experience it was good for bipolar depression. I hope he is right!
Posted by shasling on July 20, 2006, at 4:39:06
In reply to Re: Positive results from Abilify? Anyone??, posted by Jimmyboy on July 19, 2006, at 15:27:51
> Thanks everyone for the responses, I appreciate it. I saw my doctor today and he actually put me on 300 mg of Seroquel . I don;t know anything about it, but he said in his experience it was good for bipolar depression. I hope he is right!
>
>You might find Seroquel sedating. Abilify is not, in my experience...
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