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I have suffered with chronic depression for most of my life. I have tried almost every antidepressant out there with varying degrees of success. I currently take 90 mgs of Cymbalta every day. While it is somewhat effective for me I still suffered greatly from nagging depression. It wasn't until my psychiatrist added Abilify that I experienced almost complete relief of my depression. Within two wee...

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when my 19 yr old nephew took this med ,he died in his sleep apprx. 12 wks later.

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/25/2007
Condition: Mania associated with Bipolar Disorder
Overall rating 1.0
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I ended up with rashes and welts all over my body, having switched from Geodon. I was sent right to the emergency room, and felt numb on the inside and out when it came to energy or true emotion. Was very unhappy.

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marie | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/22/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.3
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Before I began this drug I was hearing voices and couldn't sleep. This drug gave me severe depression and I couldn't do anything when I first started taking. But after the two weeks of that the drug did it's job and I'm better because of it.

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/20/2007
Condition: Bipolar I Disorder with Most Recent Episode Mixed
Overall rating 2.3
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Anonymous | 7-12 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Caregiver
10/19/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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My 9 year old son was prescribed this med for psychotic disorder non-specified. Although the drug helped with his symptoms, he gained 60 pounds within 3 months.

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iamtimz | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/18/2007
Condition: Bipolar I Disorder with Most Recent Episode Mixed
Overall rating 1.0
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/15/2007
Condition: Bipolar Disorder in Remission
Overall rating 2.7
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mommaming96 | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/14/2007
Condition: Mania associated with Bipolar Disorder
Overall rating 4.3
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i am just starting the medication but see a difference already.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Caregiver
10/11/2007
Condition: Bipolar Disorder in Remission
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/10/2007
Condition: Schizophrenia
Overall rating 4.3
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Abilify, taken along with Geodon, has all but eliminated my psychotic symptoms while living in a low stress environment.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/8/2007
Condition: Other
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This med actually made me fall asleep everytime I got behind the wheel of a car - and I believe it made my anxiety turn to full-blown anger - just wasn't the right drug for me

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/5/2007
Condition: Bipolar I Disorder with Most Recent Episode Mixed
Overall rating 2.0
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The first few days were ok, but then I got so much anxiety and restlessness it drove me crazy! I can't handle this drug, it interferes too much with everyday life. I can barely sit still and sleep is terrible.

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bipolarbear | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/5/2007
Condition: Bipolar I Disorder with Most Recent Episode Mixed
Overall rating 2.3
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First week was good, then it became unbearable. I couldn't physically sit still, the only relief I had was when I slept. I had little control over my body, everything was uncomfortable and tingly. I was exhuasted from not sitting. Probably one of the worst weekend of my life!

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/4/2007
Condition: Mania associated with Bipolar Disorder
Overall rating 4.7
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This is the only drug that works for my mania and does not contribute to weight gain like Depakote does.

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Anonymous | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
9/29/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.3
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At too high a dose this medication causes tremors for me.

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Anonymous |
9/26/2007
Condition: Bipolar Disorder in Remission
Overall rating 2.7
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no description of experience

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/25/2007
Condition: Bipolar Disorder in Remission
Overall rating 5.0
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This medication has been the only one to control my disorder in the past eight years. I do not get dizzy or sleepy when I take it in the morning.

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/25/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/25/2007
Condition: Bipolar Disorder in Remission
Overall rating 4.3
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I've been on it now for a few months, and it has helped me maintain focus throughout my day. I do get sleepy with it, so I take it at bedtime.

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dale92158 | 45-54 | Female | Patient
9/25/2007
Condition: Schizophrenia
Overall rating 5.0
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This drug has very much stabalizede my life for me. I have not had to be admitted to the psychiatric hospital for several years now that we have come up with a stable set of medicine for me which includes Abilify, which works very well for me. I find no problems with taking the pill in the morning and getting on with my day.

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imkarena2 | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
9/25/2007
Condition: Bipolar Disorder in Remission
Overall rating 5.0
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