82 patient evaluations for Aripiprazole

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Nov 15, 2018 (Started Feb 01, 2006)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Increase effect of another treatment)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Support mental / emotional health)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for bipolar disorder)
  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for mania)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (tiredness increased, tardive dyskinesia)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 15 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: I stopped taking Abilify because the side effect of tardive dyskinesia symptoms. The result was severe. I was miserable. So depressed and sick. After several weeks I began again at half dose ...15 mg instead of 30. I feel great again.
Cost: < $25 monthly

Sep 28, 2018 (Started Feb 01, 2006)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Increase effect of another treatment)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Support mental / emotional health)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for bipolar disorder)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for mania)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (tiredness increased, tardive dyskinesia)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 30 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly

Feb 6, 2017 (Started Feb 01, 2006)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for bipolar disorder)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Increase effect of another treatment)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for mania)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Support mental / emotional health)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 30 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: I went from 40mg daily to 30mg daily a few months ago and have no noticeable difference in it's efficacy. I consider Abilify to be a good medication. I have not experienced a full blown manic episode since starting on it seven years ago. I rarely even swing to hypomania. My depression used to be a constant and I credit Abilify for augmenting my antidepressant, stopping my psychosis, and eliminating mania. This has been an effective medication for 6-7 years. I take this medication at night because it has become sedating for me. Now I credit it for helping me sleep, also!
Cost: < $25 monthly

Oct 19, 2016 (Started Feb 01, 2006)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for bipolar disorder)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Increase effect of another treatment)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for mania)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Treat my mood condition(s))
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 30 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: ditto all the past evaluations
Cost: < $25 monthly

Nov 29, 2015 (Started Feb 01, 2006)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for bipolar disorder)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Increase effect of another treatment)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for mania)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Treat my mood condition(s))
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 40 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: I consider Abilify to be a good medication. I have not experienced a full blown manic episode since starting on it six years ago. I rarely even swing to hypomania. My depression used to be a constant and I credit Abilify for augmenting my antidepressant, stopping my psychosis, and eliminating mania. This has been an effective medication for 6-7 years. I take this medication at night because it has become sedating for me. Now I credit it for helping me sleep, also!
Cost: < $25 monthly

May 28, 2012 (Started Feb 01, 2006)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for bipolar disorder)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Increase effect of another treatment)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for mania)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Treat my mood condition(s))
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 40 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: I started back on Abilify after a month of trying Saphris instead. I have good results with Abilify
Cost: < $25 monthly

Apr 5, 2012 (Started Feb 01, 2006)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for bipolar disorder)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Increase effect of another treatment)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for mania)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Treat my mood condition(s))
  • Side effects
    Moderate (tiredness increased, tardive dyskinesia)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 40 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: the reason my Pdoc is stopping this med is because I am switching to a anti-psychotic that might not be as sedating. I have had a sudden exhaustion problem. Since my dose of Abilify is quite high(40mg) she is thinking this side effect of tiredness may be coming from the Abilify. This is a disappointment as the drug has been so effective for years.
Cost: < $25 monthly

Nov 26, 2011 (Started Feb 01, 2006)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Treat my mood condition(s))
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for bipolar disorder)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Increase effect of another treatment)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for mania)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 40 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly

Apr 6, 2011 (Started Feb 01, 2006)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Treat my mood condition(s))
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Increase effect of another treatment)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for mania)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 40 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: I take 40mg a day which I needed a pdoc to advocate for as it is above what insurance wanted to pay. This med does increase the effectiveness of my antidepressant. This was demonstrated at the initial time I began treatment with Abilify. Therefore, it helps my depression part of the bipolar to an extent that is observable. Also, mania has diminished to remaining at hypo level when it does occur. My psychotic symptoms have subsided. I no longer experience hallucinations, delusions, etc Any initial side effects have diminished. I experience no side effects.
Cost: < $25 monthly

Oct 25, 2010 (Started Feb 01, 2006)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Treat my mood condition(s))
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Increase effect of another treatment)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for mania)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 40 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: I take Abilify at night as it has sedating effect. I take it for reducing/eliminating manic episodes and psychosis. Increased effectiveness of anti-depressant from personal observation. I no longer exhibit any side effects from this medication. Initially experienced some tardive-dyskinesia (lip, mouth twitching)
Cost: < $25 monthly

Feb 24, 2010 (Started Feb 01, 2006)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Treat my mood condition(s))
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Increase effect of another treatment)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for mania)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 40 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: I take Abilify at night because of it's sedating effects especially at high dose of 40mg. I experienced slight tardive diskenisia when starting this med. No long term effects. Since starting this dose over two years ago, I have not had a full blown manic. I believe it also boosts the efficacy of my antidepressant.
Cost: < $25 monthly

Oct 12, 2009 (Started Feb 01, 2006)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Treat my mood condition(s))
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Increase effect of another treatment)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for mania)
  • Side effects
    Mild (tardive dyskinesia)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 40 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: Great efficacy for reducing manic episodes, Have not experienced that annoying 'lip smack' (tardive dis) I do believe that Abilify boosts my antidepressent. I take all 40mg. at night now on advice from Pdoc as it has a sedating component.
Cost: < $25 monthly

Sep 3, 2009 (Started Feb 01, 2006)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Treat my mood condition(s))
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Increase effect of another treatment)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for mania)
  • Side effects
    Mild (tardive dyskinesia)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 40 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: I was not taking my abilify for several weeks. Started taking it as prescribed and noticed a moderate improvement in overall mood.....less agitation esp.
Cost: < $25 monthly

Aug 13, 2009 (Started Feb 01, 2006)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Treat my mood condition(s))
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Increase effect of another treatment)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for mania)
  • Side effects
    Mild (tardive dyskinesia)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 40 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: This medication has proved so beneficial to my stability that i am willing to endure a little negative side effect although this particular one is serious enough that I will monitor closely.

Jul 26, 2009 (Started Feb 01, 2006)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Treat my mood condition(s))
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Increase effect of another treatment)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for mania)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 40 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly

Jul 19, 2009 (Started Feb 01, 2006)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for Treat my mood condition(s))
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Increase effect of another treatment)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 40 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly

May 21, 2009 (Started Feb 01, 2006)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Treat my mood condition(s))
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Increase effect of another treatment)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 40 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: some side effects such as the shakes or dizziness, are short term and went away after a short time for me when I just stuck it out.
Cost: < $25 monthly
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May 1, 2018 (Started Jan 01, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for depressed mood)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 10 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: Abilify is a great medication for me. It has me on an even keel and has me far back from the edge of the pit that lurks in my mind. I think without the Abilify I wouldn´t be nearly as well as I am. I thank the Abilify for my wellness! Of course I take other antidepressants along with the Abilify but it is the Abilify that is the kicker.
Cost: < $25 monthly

Sep 21, 2015 (Started Jan 01, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for depressed mood)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 10 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: I did very well from May 2013 until May 2015 and then my Mother-In-Law passed away and I fell into a deep depression that I could not get out of. I had to start back on the Abilify back in July 2015 at 5mg and now I am taking 10mg once a day. I am feeling better now that I have been taking the Abilify for 2 months now. I don't think that I am going to stop taking the Abilify again as I don't want to fall into depression again if something happens that I am not expecting.
Cost: < $25 monthly

May 3, 2013 (Started Jan 01, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for depressed mood)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 10 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: I am not taking the disc melt but I could not get the tablet to come up. I have used up to 15mg daily and still didn't feel any different. I just decided on May 1, 2013 to stop taking the Abilify to see if that is one of the medications that is making me so tired all of the time.
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Apr 29, 2018 (Started Sep 27, 2017)

  • Effectiveness
    None (for Asperger's syndrome)
  • Effectiveness
    None (for bipolar disorder)
  • Effectiveness
    None (for borderline personality disorder)
  • Effectiveness
    None (for depressed mood)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (stiffness in jaw, tremor in hands)
  • Adherence
    Sometimes
  • Burden
    A little hard to take

Oct 19, 2017 (Started Sep 27, 2017)

  • Effectiveness
    None (for Asperger's syndrome)
  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for bipolar disorder)
  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for borderline personality disorder)
  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for depressed mood)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (stiffness in jaw, tremor in hands)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 5 mg Daily

Oct 18, 2017 (Started Sep 27, 2017)

  • Effectiveness
    None (for Asperger's syndrome)
  • Effectiveness
    None (for bipolar disorder)
  • Effectiveness
    None (for borderline personality disorder)
  • Effectiveness
    None (for depressed mood)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (stiffness in jaw, tremor in hands)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 5 mg Daily
  • 2 helpful marks
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