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May 10, 2017 at 02:04 PM
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I started Abilify and so far it's really calmed me down.. Damn it I'm almost normal and feel... good. I'm wondering if other people use Wellbutrin AND Abilify. It sounds like the goal was to get me off Wellbutrin.. but I'm really liking how I have the energy and focus given to me by it.. and also the calming effect of Abilify. The only issue I'm having is sleep. I've been having very interrupted sleep.. waking up multiple times in the night. It's only been like 2 weeks on it.. will this let up?? __________________ ---------------------------------------------------- Bipolar I Meds: Lamictal 100 mg, Wellbutrin 300mg, Latuda 40mg |
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May 10, 2017 at 02:16 PM
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Both my husband and son are on lamictal, abilify and welbutrin. The restlessness went away after a little while. Are you taking it at night or day time.
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May 10, 2017 at 02:16 PM
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You're just starting to reach a stable level of abilify at 2 weeks, so give it some more time to figure out what its up to. Gives me a good amount of energy while putting an end to the paranoia and intrusive thoughts. I rely on the depakote for stability though. I wouldn't trust myself without it at this point.
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May 10, 2017 at 02:18 PM
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Yes I take 450 mg of Wellbutrin and 5 mg of Abilify. It does get better. I take my medicine during the earlier part of the day. I hope you continue to do well with this combination.
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May 10, 2017 at 02:23 PM
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Thanks folks. And yes.. I meant to ask about AM versus PM. Right now I THINK I prefer taking it later in the day (2 or 3pm).. but am wondering how it will work if I take it right before bed....
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May 10, 2017 at 02:28 PM
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We take ours at night but if your not sleeping I'd take it into morning.
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May 10, 2017 at 02:32 PM
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I'd second the recommendation to try the AM dosing and see what happens with the sleep.
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May 10, 2017 at 03:22 PM
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Wellbutrin caused some mania type symptoms for me and then settled down in time. Give it a few more weeks....you need to fix this sleep thing if it continues to go on. Hopefully it will balance out. I have so many bottles of Wellbutrin around here cause I've been out on it then couldn't handle how activating it was. Now that I've found an AP I can tollerate I may add it back in once I finally stabilize. It's a good med but yeah, it messes with sleep and causes some agitation. (((Hugs)))
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May 10, 2017 at 04:31 PM
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I'm on the Wellbutrin and Abilify combination in the morning. I probably need to increase my dosages though; it doesn't seem to be working 100%. I already take some drugs, including happy pills, at night so it made sense to do the Wellbutrin XL and Abilify in the morning.
I have periods of interrupted sleep as well, but it could just as easily be attributed to my sleep apnea. |
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May 10, 2017 at 04:41 PM
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Wellbutrin gave me insomnia when I first started it.
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May 10, 2017 at 06:05 PM
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The Abilify is my main concern. I've been on Wellbutrin for a while now.. and while I may have went a wee hypo and was only getting 4-6 hours.. at least they were SOUND hours. If I get sound sleep it's all good. For a bit. ;-) But this waking up every few hours is no good.
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May 10, 2017 at 06:28 PM
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Yea Wellbutrin is activating so I take one dose in the AM and one at night. The restlessness goes away eventually.
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May 10, 2017 at 07:09 PM
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I take them in the morning together
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May 11, 2017 at 10:52 AM
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I take wellbutrin, abilify and lamictal all generic.
Abilify at night with Vistaril and 12.5mg xanax, but I'm only sleeping 5 or 6 hrs. I need to sleep more than that to feel good. I'll change the abilify to mornings too. __________________ ]Roses are red. Violets are blue.[ Look for the positive in the negative. PIRILON. If lemons fall from the sky, make lemonade. Unknown. Nothing stronger than habit. Victor Hugo. You are the slave of what you say, and the master of what you keep. Unknown. |
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I'm taking 12.5mg xanax too. That might be it. I'm scared of going without it totally. __________________ ]Roses are red. Violets are blue.[ Look for the positive in the negative. PIRILON. If lemons fall from the sky, make lemonade. Unknown. Nothing stronger than habit. Victor Hugo. You are the slave of what you say, and the master of what you keep. Unknown. |
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May 11, 2017 at 01:26 PM
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I take my Wellbutrin, "SR" formulation in the early morning and again mid-day.
It's given it's most activating properties before bedtime. I think I'd take the Abilify also in the early AM. I hope this goes well for you, whatever you decide, and you enjoy some quality sleep! WC |
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