Abilify User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Chas
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 23, 2019

For Depression "I took 2mg dose of Abilify three days ago and within hours regretted it. It is a horrible drug with horrendous side effects. I only took one pill but due to it’s terribly long half-life of three days I am still feeling nauseated, agitated, and have a stiff neck and sore joints. Yuck!"

• Whanes
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 30, 2016

For Depression "I have suffered depression most of my life and finally was 'diagnosed' by a psychopharmacologist in 2011. I have been on pretty much every antidepressant known to man over the past 20 years and finally was put on a cocktail of Lithium, Prozac, Wellbutrin, and Clonazepam (at bedtime). I had also taken Abilify at this time for about 1 year but the doctor felt I probably didn't need it anymore as I was stable. However, for about the past 2 years I have been suffering from MAJOR fatigue and some days I was unable to go to work as I was so tired. My GP has just put me back on Abilify 5 mg and I feel fantastic. I have so much energy and I have found happiness and enjoyment in the things I had lost interest in."

• Bella
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 22, 2020

For Major Depressive Disorder "I have been on Abilify (2.5 mg daily) for 3 weeks now for MDD. I also take Effexor XR, and have for several months now. After one week on the Abilify I began to have a dramatic change in my motivation. I keep myself busy now, where as before I struggled to do simple tasks. I do struggle with sleeping now. I used to be able to go to sleep anytime I wanted to with no trouble. Now I cannot sleep. I wake up by midnight, and spend the rest of the night doing things like painting, or online shopping!! I cannot sleep. I hope this side effect is temporary. I started taking 3 mg of melatonin before bed, but that only helps a little bit. The other side effect during night is night sweats. It is only after I fall asleep that the sweating occurs. When I wake up I am soaked in my sweat, not too different than when a fever breaks. As much as I want my ability to sleep back, I will continue to take the abilify because it is changing my life for the better. I no longer sleep all day, or lack motivation."

• Dont...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 26, 2016

For Depression "I've been taking Venlafaxine (Effexor) for about 5 years for depression and anxiety, but my dosage had to be increased by my psychiatrist a few times. He suggested I try 2 mg of Aripiprazole (Abilify) for a couple of months. I've been very pleased with the results. I find I have more energy and I'm able to complete tasks without procrastinating. My thoughts have become much more positive, and I don't fly off the handle the way I used to. Negatives are waking through the night every hour on the hour, and I'm not the night owl I used to be, which is probably a good thing. No weight gain either. Reading the other stories, I can see many people have side effects, so I can't recommend it, but it could also turn your life around."

• jwjbs
• February 27, 2016

For Depression "Our 12-year-old son was having terrible anxiety and could not get along with anyone at school. He did not trust anyone and would not listen to anyone either. He suggested suicide more than once but thankfully never went through with it. We regularly saw a therapist but he would not listen. We reluctantly decided to add the smallest dose of Abilify to his depression medicine. In approximately 2 days, we saw an immediate change. He seems more 'balanced' and the anxiety level down significantly. It has only been 2 weeks... but so far so good."

• Psycho
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 4, 2014

For Depression "Beware Abilify; watch your weight. I stayed on Abilify for 7 months faithfully, hoping that the pros would outweigh the cons. The result? I gained 90 lbs in 7 months, and this weight does not 'shed' with discontinued use. I'll be working out hard to lose this. I'm only 25."

• dwinch
• July 3, 2008

For Agitated State "My 25-year-old son was prescribed this medication for his aggressive behavior and inability to concentrate. As a child, he was diagnosed with ADHD with aggressive behavior. His behavior only worsened as he got older and was not on any medication. He was unable to keep a job and was always in trouble with the police for fighting and just unable to make good decisions. After starting Abilify, he has had a steady job for 6 months and his aggressive behavior is gone. I have my son back."

• Mariam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 14, 2015

For Autism "Abilify changed the life of my son, who is 15 years old, with autism. He takes 15 mg in the morning, and it has allowed me the chance to take him to a restaurant or the movies. I love the changes it brought to our life."

• Rebel
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 29, 2023

For Depression "I never liked being in a psychosis, but I feel like the side effects from Abilify are worse than any psychosis that I’ve ever experienced: hair loss, nausea, upchucking, constipation to the point of pain. Weight gain, lack of energy, and lower concentration levels. Tardive dyskinesia, higher cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, borderline diabetes. Dizziness and severe muscle pain from the tension that’s associated with taking the medication is very unhealthy. Dementia is in my family, so I’m concerned that I might die from it. But I am not able to tell the doctor because she doesn’t believe me when I tell her the truth and the abuse that I endured in the mental health facilities that I’ve been to. The sneaky, lying personnel that treated me with disrespect was harder to overcome than any abusive man that I ever had a romantic relationship with. And it is terrible that they are treating people in the wrong ways. I just pray for them."

• Isla
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 30, 2019

For Depression "I was sleeping up to 15 hours a day on this drug; I would leave work early nearly every single day because I was so exhausted. If there were any positive changes to my mood, I didn't notice because I was either sleeping or half-asleep 75% of the time."

• Anonymous
• September 13, 2009

For Depression "I have had resistant depression for about 3 years. Started Abilify 2mg two months ago and feel like a new person. I can get out of bed in the morning and go to work. I have a desire to do things again with friends. Don't spend the weekends in bed anymore! I am so thankful--this has helped me tremendously."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 7, 2013

For Depression "I have suffered from major depression since I was a child, and my psychiatrist put me on Abilify 10mg after a suicide attempt. This medicine has helped me tremendously! I actually have energy and motivation now, and without Abilify, I don't know where I would be today. The only side effect I have noticed is some shaking but not too bad. I told my psychiatrist about it, and she put me on Cogentin 1mg, which helps a lot with the shaking! I would definitely recommend this medicine!"

• JC 69
• February 9, 2017

For Depression "I've dealt with profound depression most of my adult life. I've gone the gamut of most antidepressants with varying degrees of success. Most, even the very useful, usually lose potency after a few years. Out of desperation, my physician prescribed a small dose of 2 mg of Abilify in conjunction with Wellbutrin. Within a few days, my energy levels skyrocketed, and my mood greatly improved. Even though I'm concerned about the many side effects, I plan on staying with it while it still helps."

• Leedo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 24, 2017

For Depression "I am 6’4 185 pounds and had 2mg generic ABILIFY added to my 450 mg Wellbutrin. It works. I could feel the improvement within a week. I have more energy and motivation to do things. I don’t dwell on negative things as much as before. It appears that low doses of this drug are the best as an adjunct to antidepressants for depression compared to higher doses. Higher doses are better for the other indications. It does seem to be somewhat constipating for me and others have different G.I. side effects. But the benefits far outweigh any transient side effects."

• Cookie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 7, 2020

For Bipolar Disorder "Abilify and zoloft work well for my bipolar depression. My mood was never been so controlled, I feel like a new and normal person. It kills my sex drive so I also take a supplement for women which helps a lot."

• Anonymous
• October 2, 2020

For Schizophrenia "I am currently on Prozac 20 mg for panic disorder and depression and Abilify 10mg for schizophrenia and trazodone 50 mg to sleep and all I can say is wow! This combination has literally saved my life. I wish I would have gotten on Abilify years ago for schizophrenia, it has totally changed my life. If you have schizophrenia I’d say definitely give it a try! It has drastically improved my quality of life!"

• Rand
• November 8, 2015

For Depression "My anxiety and then depression began about 4 months ago. I didn't want to get out of bed, and had compulsive negative thoughts, no energy or motivation, and couldn't sleep, lost 20 pounds. I was prescribed Lexapro generic. This med did almost nothing for 3 months. Within a week of adding Abilify generic, most symptoms changed. I feel much better, have appetite, better energy, optimism, more like me, and motivated to get out of bed when I wake up... which is great."

• Shals...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 28, 2017

For Depression "I have experienced depression for years now and nothing seemed to work or I would get all of the side affects. A few weeks ago my Dr prescribed Abilify and wow, it works. I am taking 5mg a day currently. I say give it a try. It improved my mood my depression. After a few days. It has given me a better quality of life with my 10 yr old son. It has pulled me out of the dark . I hope it keeps working."

• Nicklay
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 27, 2021

For Depression "I suffered from severe anxious depression for almost 2 years. I even spent $4000.00 in early 2019 out of pocket for a series of ketamine injections. I was a full non-responder to ketamine for depression. Less than 2 months ago I started 2mg Abilify added to my 50mg Zoloft, in just 7 or 8 days my depression was GONE as was my catastrophic anxiety filled thinking patterns. I'm now on 4mg Abilify along with 50mg Zoloft. Abilify has literally changed my life 100 percent in such a short time. I have ME back!!"

• Nick
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 19, 2020

For Bipolar Disorder "Have been on Abilify (Generic) for about a month now. My lows are higher and my highs are nonexistent. I’m mostly flat emotionally, lacking interest in everything, including people. Good for my irritability and delusions, but the side effects are tough."

• Babyg...
• January 5, 2021

For Bipolar Disorder "Absolutely amazing has changed my life I absolutely love this medication. It helped with my anxiety, depression, has helped with all around social anxiety, very highly recommended. I got to put down three other medications just to take this one pill a day awesome."

• Just...
• March 26, 2014

For Depression "So this stuff worked wonders on depression. I couldn't believe how fast it worked and how much better it made me feel, and I mean like in less than a week! BUT the bad news for me, I had a rare side effect, the first one of my psychiatrist's patients to ever get it and he had to look it up to confirm that it was being caused by the medication (although I knew it was for sure)... It made me go blind! I don't mean black out blind, but rather it made it so my pupils couldn't dilate and constrict properly so I couldn't focus my eyesight enough to even read anymore. So, 10 days after starting it I stopped and luckily 3 days after stopping my eyes started to return to normal, but that freaked me out beyond belief!!! Worked great for depression."

• Melly
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 5, 2019

For Depression "I started Abilify approximately 6 weeks ago , 2 mg. I had finally found a drug to help me, I was happy, busy, catching up on things I had let go. Then I noticed my legs were very weak, I thought I was anemic again, or was it a statin for my cholesterol (so) I had to see my neurologist for dystonia, I told him about my legs, he had me do different motions with arms and legs, and told me to get off of this Abilify, it had affected the Dopamine in my brain, which has caused Parkinsonism and will last 6 months to 1 and a 1/2 years. When I walk I’m exhausted and when I can I use a scooter. I’m so sad and upset this medicine worked, but very bad side affect."

• Loloo...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 8, 2014

For Depression "Abilify has truly changed my life. Before I started taking it, I was crying every day for hours. A day, I felt a sadness for what seemed like no reason, and it just would not go away. I started with 2.5mg and felt no change, but at 5mg I felt a drastic improvement in my mood. I take it in addition to Adderall XR for ADHD. I was taking Vistaril for my anxiety, but that doesn't do anything but make you ridiculously tired, so I just got Klonopin, going to give that a try. My only drawback to Abilify is that for me it makes me very tired, so I take it at night."

• Anony...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 11, 2019

For Depression "I’m presently weaning myself off of 2mg of Abilify. I’ve been on it for 8 years and in those 8 years I lost interest in things I enjoyed such as reading and hiking. My mind races so I can’t concentrate if I try and read. I feel out of touch with the outdoors. I’m just existing. I’m not depressed or manic just numb and my sex life is a disaster . I have to force myself to have sex with my husbands and pretend everything is fine but I’m just not into it. My mind is numb. I want to feel again.... live again. My concerns are that I may go hypomanic and crash into a depression . If I crash into a depression I would use it just for those months only. I’m currently taking Wellbutrin and clonazapam. I really hope this works out."