[Charly1]

What dose of Abilify do you take? My pdoc just upped mine to 20mg.

[Victoria'smom]

My son was on 10 mg my husband is on 5 mg but they were both on other things too.

[Hurre]

Originally Posted by Charly1

What dose of Abilify do you take? My pdoc just upped mine to 20mg.

10mg... I'm on lamotrigine as well.

[Mountainbard]

I'm on 5 mg-- also on Wellbutrin (300 mg) and lamotrigine (200 mg).

[Sprite22]

I take Symbolta. For the same reasons.

[Disorder7]

I was on 5 mg but I'm being moved to 10 mg this week. My pdoc thinks it will help get rid of the rest of my paranoid delusions.

But I really don't want to go any higher than 10 mg.
All of these psych meds have interesting side effects and that scares me.

[Charly1]

Thanks everyone. I am just concerned that it is too much. I am also on 400mg Lamictal and 40mg Viibryd. The Abilify is supposed to help with my paranoia.

[Sinking Feeling]

I couldn't afford it even with a co-pay that stuff is expensive, so my pdoc gave me a month's supply of 2mg. I took it and honestly it did help a little bit, but not worth any where near it's cost. Next year it goes generic and then I will try it again.

btw, did nothing for my paranoia or anxiety but made me feel happier

[Bipolartist]

Charly1, the dose really depends on the person and what they're going through. Also, different people have different tolerance levels. I take Zyprexa for paranoia, but usually need only a small dose. But I've been on much higher doses when I got real manic. I hope it helps. Paranoia is hell. Keep us updated!

[Corrupted Angel]

I'm on 200mg of Lamotrigine and 5mg of Abilify, So far the Abilify has felt like it's made me manic, not sure yet, I haven't had enough time for the Abilify to know what it actually does for me yet...

[4ALittle]

I'm on a 2.5mg dose of Abilify and take Buspar twice daily for anxiety.

[Laini]

Originally Posted by Charly1

What dose of Abilify do you take? My pdoc just upped mine to 20mg.

I stopped taking abilify, i was on edge all the time and couldnt drive because everything turned really bright and glarey. Are there any good alternatives..?

[Sinking Feeling]

If you like the lift Abilify gives, wellbutrin +zoloft is nice too. I do plan on going back to abilify as soon as it goes generic! I did like the abilify better as it did not give me trouble sleeping. A plus is both wellbutrin and zoloft come as generic so it's way cheaper too

I take 10mg, but my meds will probably be adjusted soon so it might go higher.

[angelene]

I was on Abilify a few years ago and had to stop taking it because it wasn't helping, I was gaining way too much weight and there was the ever-present risk of diabetes.

[EJB5565]

I am on 30 mg. I have been on it for awhile now. I take a lot of other meds as well. I wonder if Ability is the cause of my crying spells, but the Doc doesn't think that is the case. Sorry I don't have better input, but I find the meds are a Russian roulette of what is actually working; especially when you take a number of meds. Good Luck and hang in there!

[SillyKitty]

I was on 5mg. They wanted to up it, but it made me so drowsy, I stopped. I'm on Latuda now and feel much better.

[Laini]

Originally Posted by Sinking Feeling

If you like the lift Abilify gives, wellbutrin +zoloft is nice too. I do plan on going back to abilify as soon as it goes generic! I did like the abilify better as it did not give me trouble sleeping. A plus is both wellbutrin and zoloft come as generic so it's way cheaper too

I was only on 10mg once a day but the side effects were horrendous, but i must say, i slept great too. I might give wellbutrin or zoloft a try.

[Love&Toil]

I'm on 5 mg of Abilify and it's supposed to take the edges off my irritability and rage. It does it... a little bit. Just keeps the most extreme down.

[Laini]

Without being back at the doctor, i have decided to take 10mg Abilify again. Still have some left over. Maybe without side effects this time..

Finally up to 15mg and I'm noticing a huge difference. It has really helped with stopping the hallucinations.

[Angelique67]

I wish I had a stronger dose too. As usual I only thought of it after I called to get the refill.

[Laini]

Bad side effects again on 10mg Abilify. Why is it not working for me ? It seems to be a godsend for most other people.
40mg propranolol 3 times daily, had some left over, just to get the anxiety down a bit.

[Angelique67]

Originally Posted by Laini

Bad side effects again on 10mg Abilify. Why is it not working for me ? It seems to be a godsend for most other people.
40mg propranolol 3 times daily, had some left over, just to get the anxiety down a bit.

How long have you been on the Abilify? It took slightly longer than 3 months to start working for me.

[Mkrooks1]

I am on I believe the lowest dose, 2 or 2.5, along with topamax and Luvox, and it has been a miracle drug for me so far. Brought me out of huge depression and sent me into huge manic phase. I see my doc Thursday so curious as to what he will want to do with the dosage! I've also lost 9 pounds while on it since beginning of November! Good luck!