I'd get off that if you can. I'm on Valproic acid, which works great for me--even without insurance, it's about $50 for 90 pills. Abilify made me extremely paranoid to the point that I heard something on my roof and was reduced to hiding in my bedroom with a knife because I thought for sure someone was coming to get me (it was a squirrel), and more and more news is being released that it's got some nasty side effects. Any chance you could talk to your doctor? I know we don't have the same thing, probably, but....
I used to be on Risperdal, which caused headaches, massive weight gain, fatigue, dizzy spells, paranoia, deepening depression, more suicidal thoughts, and every other side effect under the sun. Since changing over to the Abilify, I've lost weight, I haven't suffered headaches in a while, I'm not tired all the time, I don't hate myself as much as I used to, and I generally feel better. I do still get dizzy when I stand up, but it's not as bad as it was with the Risperdal.
Since starting Abilify, my suicidal thoughts have decreased as well. I'm able to focus, too. So I'm pretty happy with it, despite the fact that it costs more than my mom's monthly car payments. I'd be even happier if it was cheaper.
It's the first thing that's worked out for me in a long time.
I can get sample packs for free from my doctor, but I have to catch her when she isn't busy. Which is "all the time." But, according to the people at Bristol-Myers Squibb, I'll probably be able to get it on a discount or even for free. In the meantime, I've got my fingers
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Since starting Abilify, my suicidal thoughts have decreased as well. I'm able to focus, too. So I'm pretty happy with it, despite the fact that it costs more than my mom's monthly car payments. I'd be even happier if it was cheaper.
It's the first thing that's worked out for me in a long time.
I can get sample packs for free from my doctor, but I have to catch her when she isn't busy. Which is "all the time." But, according to the people at Bristol-Myers Squibb, I'll probably be able to get it on a discount or even for free. In the meantime, I've got my fingers
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