Have just found out that I am prediabetic. I have also gained 30 lbs since I started taking Abilify which is prescribed (10 mg) for Major Depressive Disorder. Abilify can cause prediabetes and diabetes.

Pdoc agrees I can taper the med, but wants me to come off of it rather quickly: cut my dose in half to 5 mg for 1 week and then stop it all together. Isn't this taper schedule a little quick? What can I expect in the way of withdrawal symptoms?