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Abilify

Aripiprazole

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4.5  Effectiveness
6.3  Side Effects
5.7  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 9 Abilify side effects and 4 Abilify benefits.

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Abilify 7.12 5.98 4.82 8 Get Info
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Abilify, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 14.3% 14.3% 57.1% 11.4% 2.9%
Balance/Equilibrium 8.6% 11.4% 74.3% 5.7% 0%
Blood Pressure 2.9% 2.9% 94.3% 0% 0%
Breathing 2.9% 14.3% 82.9% 0% 0%
Confidence 8.6% 14.3% 45.7% 17.1% 14.3%
Coordination/Motor Skills 5.7% 20% 68.6% 5.7% 0%
Digestion 0% 5.7% 91.4% 2.9% 0%
Emotional Well-being 11.4% 14.3% 28.6% 22.9% 22.9%
Energy 11.4% 25.7% 40% 22.9% 0%
Eyesight 0% 11.4% 88.6% 0% 0%
Memory 2.9% 20% 54.3% 14.3% 8.6%
Mental Clarity 5.7% 20% 34.3% 25.7% 14.3%
Pain 0% 2.9% 94.3% 2.9% 0%
Patience 2.9% 14.3% 37.1% 31.4% 14.3%
Sexual Health 11.4% 14.3% 71.4% 0% 2.9%
Skin Complexion 0% 5.7% 94.3% 0% 0%
Sleep 2.8% 25% 41.7% 22.2% 8.3%
Stress Level 2.9% 17.1% 45.7% 22.9% 11.4%
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Commonly Reported Abilify Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 90% 10% 0% 0% 0%
Allergic Reaction 97.1% 0% 2.9% 0% 0%
Anxiety 71.4% 10.7% 7.1% 3.6% 7.1%
Blurred Vision 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Change in Sex Drive 77.8% 14.8% 7.4% 0% 0%
Change in Weight 43.8% 18.8% 18.8% 6.2% 12.5%
Confusion 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Constipation 80% 6.7% 10% 3.3% 0%
Coordination / Balance Problems 84.6% 15.4% 0% 0% 0%
Dehydration / Thirst 46.2% 30.8% 15.4% 7.7% 0%
Depression 60% 40% 0% 0% 0%
Diarrhea 85.7% 7.1% 0% 7.1% 0%
Dizziness 71.4% 20% 5.7% 0% 2.9%
Drowsiness 56% 24% 8% 4% 8%
Dry Mouth 77.1% 11.4% 5.7% 2.9% 2.9%
Eye / Vision Problems 81.2% 12.5% 6.2% 0% 0%
Fatigue 65.7% 14.3% 11.4% 2.9% 5.7%
Headache 77.1% 11.4% 8.6% 2.9% 0%
Increased Urination 53.8% 38.5% 7.7% 0% 0%
Indigestion 81.2% 18.8% 0% 0% 0%
Insomnia 86.7% 0% 6.7% 0% 6.7%
Irritability / Impatience 65.7% 14.3% 14.3% 5.7% 0%
Movement Problems 93.8% 0% 6.2% 0% 0%
Muscle Spasms 75% 12.5% 0% 12.5% 0%
Nausea 80% 14.3% 2.9% 2.9% 0%
Relaxed / Calming Sensation 90.9% 0% 9.1% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 78.6% 10.7% 3.6% 7.1% 0%
Thinning / Loss of Hair 87.5% 6.2% 6.2% 0% 0%
Vomiting 87.5% 6.2% 0% 0% 6.2%
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Less Commonly Reported Abilify Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Blurred Vision 70% 20% 10% 0% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 92.3% 7.7% 0% 0% 0%
Change in Sex Drive 62.5% 0% 12.5% 0% 25%
Change in Weight 57.9% 15.8% 5.3% 15.8% 5.3%
Chest Pain 93.8% 6.2% 0% 0% 0%
Confusion 42.9% 42.9% 0% 14.3% 0%
Fidgeting and/or Pacing 88.9% 0% 0% 0% 11.1%
Increased Depression 77.8% 14.8% 3.7% 3.7% 0%
Kidney Damage 93.8% 6.2% 0% 0% 0%
Lip Smacking 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
Liver Damage 92.6% 7.4% 0% 0% 0%
Movement Problems 88.9% 0% 0% 0% 11.1%
Muscle Spasms 81.2% 18.8% 0% 0% 0%
Reduced Libido 72.2% 5.6% 11.1% 0% 11.1%
Sexual Dysfunction 71.4% 0% 0% 0% 28.6%
Shuffling of Feet 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
Suicidal Tendencies 81.5% 11.1% 3.7% 3.7% 0%
Thrusting / Rolling of the Tongue 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
Thyroid Problems 93.8% 6.2% 0% 0% 0%
Tremors 84.6% 0% 15.4% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Abilify
Since taking Abilify Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Auto Accident 2.1%
Fall 8.3%
Hallucination 4.2%
Hospitalization 6.2%
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User Comments about Abilify
15 Jan 2012 This was an awful drug and on the commercials it should really explain that weight gain is severe and it made me overweight so I stopped taking it.
   —Posted by Anonymous
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30 Sep 2011 Abilify has helped me out ton's! I don't get as depressed anymore and i don't get mad as easy!
   —Posted by Krystal
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07 Jul 2011 I have recently stopped Abilify when I changed from Celexa to Cymbalta. But the combination of Celexa and Abilify was by far the only thing that had worked for me in almost 3 years. For once in a long time I had finally felt "normal". Problem was, there was no generic for and my copay would be $35 a month, and being a single mom with all that entails and having numerous other medications to buy it was just not a feasible option.
   —Posted by Austinsmom
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19 Jun 2011 While on Abilify my mood swings decreased but at times I felt as if I had no emotion what so ever. Although inside I would feel sad or happy I wouldnt be able to express it. Ultimately I stopped taking Abilify because of the extremely frightening suicidal thoughts that I was experiencing that I had never experienced before. I also noticed I was much more angry than normal.
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14 Jun 2011 It' s agood drug. It would be even better if it wouldn't make you want to sleep all day long...
   —Posted by Patrycja Koziol
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