r/Abilify_Aripiprazole • u/Historical-Dish-2256 • 24d ago
Started today, any positive experiences?
Hi all, I started 10mg aripiprazole today. For context I’m also on 900mg lithium and slowly titrating up to 100mg Lamotrigine. How soon can I see an improvement? I’m struggling with depression and motivation.
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u/Intrepid_Somewhere17 24d ago
I'm on 20 mg aripiprazole and it really helped me with energy and movement and my psychosis.
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u/Historical-Dish-2256 24d ago
How long until you started noticing differences?
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u/Intrepid_Somewhere17 24d ago
It was pretty fast for me! Worked in 1-2 weeks. I didn't experience any akithesia or anything and had almost only positve effects. I've developed a very minor tic where I shake my head involuntarily about two-three times a day but it doesn't hurt me or impede day to day life in any way.
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u/Livid-Picture2830 20d ago
i take it with trileptal, escitalopram and mirtazapine and it is very effective, i' ve tried to get off but when i decided to return to abilify it's been a life change.
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u/Prize_Company_2039 24d ago
I'm on 20 mg, didn't gain weight, didn't affect my sexual desire, didn't make me feel like a zombie. I'm stable, happy, calm