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GlitterRush

2y ago

Struggling with Restlessness on Abilify and Benztropine

I take abilify and benztropine with it to help with side effects but I still feel like im not doing enough. i feel restless, like i need to constantly be doing something productive 24-7. has anyone else delt with this and what did or do you do for it?

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AlyssaNicole89

2y ago

OK I had to go down on my Abilify because of this symptom it just got worse I completely understand what you’re saying with this. There is a medical term for it and apparently it is very common with Abilify so if it’s still bothering you I suggest talking to your doctor and adjusting meds
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PomPom

2y ago

Restlessness is a really common side effect of this medication. I had it for about a week when I started it but then it went away. I take 5mg
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GlitterRush

2y ago

Ive been taking the medicine for about a two months?
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AlyssaNicole89

2y ago

Only about 2 1/2 weeks and I’m still only on 5mg
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Mika15

2y ago

I had restlessness for quite some time when I started abilify, but after a while it died down some. I still get it every now and then, but it's not horrible anymore. How long have you been taking it?
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AlyssaNicole89

2y ago

I just started ability (again) and actually have been feeling similarly to this! I chalked it up to a hypo manic state, but you’ve made me curious as to if it could be because of the ability. I don’t seem to mind however because it is a welcome change for me, since I’m usually very unproductive with depression
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Chesbro99

2y ago

To me that's anxiety. I'm upping my meds till I feel a noticably difference. I know meds won't make everything go away, but it should make it livable

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