Anyone Take Abilify with Positive Results?

[creston1966]

Hello.  Been a long time since posted last here.  Was going through a really rough patch last spring.  Had a good summer.  That time of year where its getting cold and dark.  That dark cloud is trying to make its way back in my life.  

Been taking Wellbutrin for 5 or 6 months with some limited success.  I dont take it consistently though--I'm terrible about that as I just dont want to accept I may need to take antidepressants--gotta do things my way.  Anyone else feel the same way.

Anyway, the dr I see (who is really quite outstanding and been a life saver for me) mentioned that maybe we should try Abilify as an adjunct to Wellbutrin.  Guess this is one of the approved uses for this drug.  I had thought it was only for bi-polar (which I am not).  I'm scared to take that step, to get on a slippery slope of taking more than one or multiple drugs.  I can barely accept and acknowledge I need one.   I have read some success stories though and may be willing to at least give it a go (if my insurance will cover it?).  

Was wondering if anyone here has taken Abilify and had success.  I really dont want to focus on the negative or listen to horror stories.  I'm sure they are out there.  I need some positive feedback.

Hope all is well with everyone here.  Seems like there are quite a few really great folks here.


Creston

[birdie0907]

Take wellbutrin as it is prescribed to be taken - every day. Then make a judgement about whether it works, rather than creating a half idea that it doesn't work, but you didn't give it a chance to, but you would like to try something else because the new drug might work better.
I am not trying to be nasty but you are need to think about what you are doing and what you expect to get out of the drug. SSRI's aren't candy and can have nasty side effects, so it is best to minimize experimenting.

[ettebette]

I took Abilify as an adjunct to Effexor XR about two years ago.  It made me have restless leg syndrome.  It may not affect you that way.  Everyone is different.  If you're going to try it, make sure you're consistent about taking your meds.  They can't work if you don't take them as they're prescribed.  I don't mean to preach to you, but you know what I'm saying is true.  Good luck if you try Abilify.  I hope it works for you.

Peace and many blessings,

Ellen

[Deeejaaay]

Long time has passed!  Abilify is an antipsychotic medication, yes.  Keep in mind for your FAVOR, it is ALSO a DOPAMINE enhancer RATHER THAN a DOPAMINE suppressor.  It's the best ANTIDEPRESSANT on the market.  It allows 40% of the dopamine to be released in the brain creating endorphin release.  It's not a dopamine antagonist.  How did it work for you 9 FN YEARS ago?  LOL!  Are you still taking it???