Hi Carole,

I quit taking abilify recently about five weeks ago and got severe muscle pain. I didn't realize it was related to the abilify until a pharmacist told me it was. (i had started working out again). I too put on weight from the abilify which was frustrating to say the least. Make sure you talk with your pdoc and wean yourself off it slowly, that will help the side effects that do happen. Do it wisely, don't cold turkey! Also get a second opinion. What one doctor thought was psychosis for me another said was my ptsd that was triggered in a very bad way. Hence this new doc doesn't think the psychosis will come back! Very good news for me.

Hope this helps.

Love and hugs,
Tara