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Old May 01, 2013, 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by nicole84 View Post

The most recent is Abilify which I only had 2.5mg over 2 nights, had the terrible restlessness, worse insomnia, shakes, could barely stand. Saw my pdoc and she gave me Lorazepam to settle it but doesn't know where to go next.
Lorazepam is not the standard of care to counteract the terrible restlessness caused by Abilify. There are a number of other medications available... I believe that Cogentin, Propranolol, and something else - at least three different options.

Restlessness occurs in 25% of patients taking Abilify so you are not in any way hypersensitive - it is the most typical reaction to Abilify.