[kmm111]

My doctor just prescribed me Abilify to supplement the 75 mg of Zoloft I take. I have GAD and OCD and increasedmy Zoloft dose to 100mg 5 months ago but it has done nothing but make my anxiety worse. So, the dr. suggested I go back down to 75mg with the Abilify.

I was just wondering your good or bad experiences with Abilify used for GAD. Thank you!

[Allisonallison]

A few years ago I was being treated for anxiety and depression. I felt depressed most of the time, but when I would try to force myself to get up and get moving, I would have panic attacks pretty regularly. I only say this because our situations were different and I was being given abilify to treat somewhat different symptoms.

When abilify was added to my antidepressant, it was really really helpful. I would say it was the most helpful drug I've ever been put on (and i think it was the 6th med i've tried for depression at that point). My mind became clearer, I had more energy, and my anxiety felt dialed back. I suddenly could function again. I only stayed on it for about a year though, because I did gain a substantial amount of weight. Aside from the weight gain, I had no bad side effects.

good luck

[marcoleap]

Originally Posted by Allisonallison

A few years ago I was being treated for anxiety and depression. I felt depressed most of the time, but when I would try to force myself to get up and get moving, I would have panic attacks pretty regularly. I only say this because our situations were different and I was being given abilify to treat somewhat different symptoms.

When abilify was added to my antidepressant, it was really really helpful. I would say it was the most helpful drug I've ever been put on (and i think it was the 6th med i've tried for depression at that point). My mind became clearer, I had more energy, and my anxiety felt dialed back. I suddenly could function again. I only stayed on it for about a year though, because I did gain a substantial amount of weight. Aside from the weight gain, I had no bad side effects.

good luck

Hi Allison--When you went off the Abilify, did your symptoms of depression return, or did you maintain the benefits? I have heard some people say that Abilify "jumpstarted" their antidepressant and they did fine after tapering off the Abilify. Also, what dose of Abilify were you on?

[BlessedRhiannon]

Originally Posted by kmm111

My doctor just prescribed me Abilify to supplement the 75 mg of Zoloft I take. I have GAD and OCD and increasedmy Zoloft dose to 100mg 5 months ago but it has done nothing but make my anxiety worse. So, the dr. suggested I go back down to 75mg with the Abilify.

I was just wondering your good or bad experiences with Abilify used for GAD. Thank you!

I found Abilify to be very stimulating. It didn't help at all with anxiety and actually made it worse for me.