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Jun 04, 2006, 12:05 AM
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Hey yall, 3 weeks ago I started seeing a new pdoc... She put me on Abilify 5mg, then I had to increase to 10mg as the 5mg werent doing anything for me... I feel much better on it through-out the day but at night things get outta control... I would call and ask my doctor but they are closed till Monday... Any suggestions? Should I take 5mg at night and 5mg during the day?
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Jun 04, 2006, 12:38 AM
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What kind of symptoms are you having at night?
It would be best to take your meds as prescribed...just to be safe.
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Jun 04, 2006, 01:41 AM
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Can you call a local ER and ask a nurse about side effects? My hospitalization has a number to call on the card for 24/7 nurse assistance/information.
Did your pharmacist include a paper about the medicines and side effects? TC. If you get too much of it, go to the hospital?
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Jun 04, 2006, 08:22 AM
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I don't know what kind of effects you are having but the pharmacist can tell you. He will let you know if you should call your pdocc. Take care and good luck.
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Jun 08, 2006, 09:17 PM
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</font><blockquote><div id="quote"><font class="small">Quote:</font>
PrincessHarHar said: Hey yall, 3 weeks ago I started seeing a new pdoc... She put me on Abilify 5mg, then I had to increase to 10mg as the 5mg werent doing anything for me... I feel much better on it through-out the day but at night things get outta control... I would call and ask my doctor but they are closed till Monday... Any suggestions? Should I take 5mg at night and 5mg during the day? </div></font></blockquote><font class="post"> Hi! I did a little research and found that Abilify has a half-life of approximately 75 hours - which means after 75 hours, half the medication is still in your blood - basically. So, it's unusual that you'd be feeling it wear off by night. It would help to know what p[ositive effects yoru receive from it and if you feel these positive effects are wearing off by night. The dosing rage is 10-15mg/day. Are you feeling more anxious at night? more depressed at night? There are depressives who get more depressed in the evening rather than the morning - so It may be that the med hasn't had the time to fully cover your depressive symptoms - as it takes at least 2 weeks to reach a steady plasma state. If your doctor is not available - it may be helpful to call your pharmacist and ask if it's possible to split the dosages into 5mg & 5mg. I hope this helps. Jerry 
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