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Side effects of Abilify
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Side effects of Abilify
by roh72, Oct 31, 2009 08:13AM
I recently started taking Abilify and am experiencing uncontrolled shaking and light-headedness. What are the side effects of Abilify and are these a couple of them. Should I try something else to help with my depression. THe Psych. said that this in concert with my prozac should help me out.
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Age
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37
Sex
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Male
Weight
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277
Current Medications
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Abilify
Vytorin
Prevacid
Lisinopril
Zyrtec
Flonase
Prozac
Vytorin
Prevacid
Lisinopril
Zyrtec
Flonase
Prozac
Drug Allergies
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penicillan
Doctor's Answer
by Alison L, RPh, Nov 02, 2009 08:54AM
, Nov 02, 2009 08:54AM
Lightheadedness and uncontrollable shaking are side effects of Abilify. Some other ones are weight gain, nausea and dizziness. Prozac interacts with Abilify and may increase the concentration of Abilify in your body. That may be the reason why you are experiencing the side effects. If you just started on Abilify then you should go talk to your doctor and let him know that you cannot tolerate the side effects and be put on something else.
Member Comments (3)
by allmymarbles, Nov 01, 2009 12:08AM
To: roh72
If you look up "Ability Side Effects" on the internet you will see some of the symptoms you mention. You are taking an awful lot of drugs. Are they all necessary?
by Bre333, Nov 30, 2009 02:26PM
To: roh72
Be careful with Abilify, it has a tenancy to make patients manic. If you are noticing that you require less sleep or feel elated during the day, please speak with your doctor as this is usually not the desired side effect. Abilify is now being marketed for those with depression. But it was used in clinical trials for bi-polar disorder... This is a strong anti-psychotic so please be careful.
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