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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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Gabe | 19-24 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/22/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.3
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I was prescribed this in the hospital for bipolar depression. It took a couple days to kick in, but when it did, my anxiety immediately worsened to unbearable levels. I couldn't stop blinking and I felt a constant sense of dread. I had trouble working and sleeping. I couldn't even stop it immediately; I had to ween off of it for about two weeks. This could potentially be extremely beneficial, but caution is needed.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
9/10/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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gained weight, tiredness, but it works for psycosis

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Say no to abili | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
9/8/2023
Condition: Bipolar I Disorder with Most Recent Episode Mixed
Overall rating 1.0
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This is the worse Med ever. I dont even know why any Dr. Would script this is 2023. Hair loss weight gain 80lbs sever body and hip aches lack of concentration this drug should be banned for life

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SamRS | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
8/2/2023
Condition: Mania associated with Bipolar Disorder
Overall rating 5.0
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This medicine has changed my life. It literally fixed my ADD/ADHD, I could feel my head level for the first time in my adult life. I highly recommend the round pills not the football like kind. Round doesnt make me gain weight bc of constant hunger but football kind did.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | Patient
7/29/2023
Condition: Additional Medications to Treat Depression
Overall rating 1.0
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I never had issues with anxiety until I took this crap. still having anxiety even after months of not taking.

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Alex Adams | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/5/2023
Condition: Schizophrenia
Overall rating 2.3
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Worked really well for like 2 months then I got restlessness and couldn't stop moving so bad I couldn't barely drive my car because I was was just exploding with movement and having suicidal thoughts. Read online that it could of been permanent, that would of ruined my life, thankfully I've been off of it and it has slowly went away.

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Roxanne | 65-74 | Transgender | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
6/5/2023
Condition: Additional Medications to Treat Depression
Overall rating 4.3
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I am a bipolar woman who has been battling depression and anxiety most of her life. Adding ability to the mix aided me tremendously.

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Roses | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Caregiver
5/15/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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This medication was a game changer. Prescribed for aggressive out bursts, anxiety, agitation and mood dysregulation/meltdowns associated with Autism. My son says it gives him "more thinking time" and he is able to think things through before he becomes overwhelmed and reactive. Used in addition to a low dose antidepressant. No side effects.

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Sara | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/15/2023
Condition: Manic-Depression
Overall rating 1.0
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I took 1 dose. I then began to go insane for probably a 24 hour period of anxiety and panic like the world has never seen. A horse tranquilizer couldn't calm me down. It was horrible and so was Caplyta. They both mess with the same brain chemicals dopamine and serotonin. Also Caplyta caused interrupted breathing during sleep. My son thought I was going to die. He told me the next day he checked on me in the middle of the night and I wasn't breathing and then I was. I can't get around very well so he checks on me.Read More Read Less

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Kitty | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
5/15/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.0
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I took this medicine for 2.5 years after having hallucinations, hearing stuff, extreme paranoia and extreme raging episodes. It didn't help at all in the beginning but somewhere in the middle it helped a bit and then it stopped helping lol. Im diagnosed with borderline personality disorder which can give "psychotic" symptoms due to extreme emotions so i guess they thought it would help my extreme raging episodes, which it didn't. I got taken off the medicine about 6 months ago due to 2 physical illnesses i have, one being pcos. Nth really changed but i hardcore hallucinated and heard stuff this one night, more than usual. But that could be bc i was in an extreme physical stress state bc i got broken up with. In conclusion, its useless ??Read More Read Less

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Scaredmommabear | 7-12 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
5/15/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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My 7 year old took this medication for 2 days and is neck started to bother him at school. The teacher dismissed him by the time me got home it was really hurting bad. I took him to the ER. but the time me got there he was dropped face on one side hard to talk and drooling and in pain. Never again will we take this.

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SB09 | Patient
4/29/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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I've been on abilify before and recently went on it again. I've noticed people in reviews talking about being restless and I did experience some of that this second time but my Dr put me on a low dose of propranolol to counter it and that fixed it. Abilify really helps my depression and OCD. I can think clearer and it makes me more calm. I have major depression with psychotic tendencies and it helps with my hallucinations and paranoia as well. :) I do want to eat a lot but I learned the first time to pack little healthy snacks and drink plenty of water and it helps curb it some,plus exercise. Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/28/2023
Condition: Additional Medications to Treat Depression
Overall rating 1.0
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I was on the Abilify injection monthly for like 4 years. It made me put on so weight that I had never gained in my lifetime. It has steroids in it. I finally got off of in summer of 2020.

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Anonymous | 13-18 | Transgender | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/4/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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I never wanted to be on these meds and they have made me more suicidal and they have not helped. they make me feel tired all the time. it feels like my eyes are coming out of my head sometimes. i just dont feel real and this med makes me feel 10 times worse

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DJ | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/30/2023
Condition: Schizophrenia
Overall rating 1.3
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It made me paranoid, cry for no reason, very anxious and have weird scary thoughts

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Lana | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
3/28/2023
Condition: Additional Medications to Treat Depression
Overall rating 2.3
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I was put on this medication when i was diagnosed with depression, anxiety and anorexia. I started on 1mg and went up to 10mg. I stayed on 10mg for a year and that was the worst year of my life. I struggled with binge eating - gained 60lbs in under a year, spent money recklessly, felt suicidal but didnt have the energy to act on it, was tired, had no motivation to do things and became very impulsive with self harm. The day i chose to stop taking it is what i think of the best day of my life. After i stopped taking it, i was told by the pyschatrist that 40% of people he prescribes it to has had an issue with compulsive/impulsive behaviours such as binge eating, gambling, excessive spending. If it works for you im glad, but please be aware of it. If you experience any behaviours that are not normal to you, talk to your dr about it and mention that you are on this drug. Read More Read Less

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Elizabeth Gutierrez | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/21/2023
Condition: Bipolar I Disorder with Most Recent Episode Mixed
Overall rating 1.0
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Terrible medication, always causes episodes and I had terrible anxiety with it. I feel like this medication almost got me killed. Never taking this medication again.

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Rhen | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/18/2023
Condition: Additional Medications to Treat Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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I take 2 mg before bed. Wake up feeling normal and happy for the first time in 2 yrs. Getting off the small dose xanax. I love it.

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Barbara | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/13/2023
Condition: Bipolar Disorder in Remission
Overall rating 5.0
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I've taken Abilify to augment bupropion for Bipolar Disorder and associated Major Depression for years now and it's been exceptionally effective. I especially like it because I've had no side effects unlike other antipsychotics. I highly recommend despite the negative reviews from a small number of users.

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Matt | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/9/2023
Condition: Schizophrenia
Overall rating 2.0
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Worked for 3 months. Waste of time. You think your all better then it's like taking candy and it doesnt do anything anymore. Not worth 768 dollars.

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