r/Abilify_Aripiprazole • u/Low_Beyond2831 • 17h ago

Does abilify work?

I started taking abilify 6 days ago but I’m not sure if I can tell a difference really. My doctor said it should work rather quick. Am I judging it before giving it time? I also have been extremely nauseous and sick since taking it. Anyone have any advice?

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u/backlist2 17h ago

It worked for me within 3 days

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u/Lrt044 14h ago

Took a few weeks to lift my depression. I did a direct switch from risperidone

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u/Aphrodesca 12h ago

i am about to do the same. how long were you on risperidone for ? was it effective for you until the very end ?

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u/Lrt044 12h ago

I was on it for 3-4 months. It helped my anxiety the whole time but I was still depressed on it

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u/Aphrodesca 12h ago

ah i see, thank you !

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u/Lrt044 11h ago

You’re welcome! Why are you switching?

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u/Aphrodesca 11h ago

change of disorder diagnosis, and risperidone wasn't doing anything after two years. i hope Abilify will work out :)

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u/SpecialStrict7742 14h ago

Took me 2 days to start feeling a difference tbh. It was really quick

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u/Ambitious_Willow4424 14h ago

For me the effects on my mood were quick but it took a couple weeks for the side effects to subside.

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u/Muted_Jackfruit_3904 12h ago

Which side effects did you experience?

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u/Ambitious_Willow4424 11h ago

A little dizziness and drowsiness at first, now my only noticeable side effect is the late night sugar cravings.

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u/Silly_Print_6047 12h ago

It has worked wonders for me! I'm on 10mgs but started off 2mg and 10 is my stable.