bubblegum 0 Posted January 5, 2009 Hello all. I was just prescribed abilify for obsessive compulsive disorder, and anxiety. Anyone out there taking it? Any weight gain, or more control of eating? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mimilou2004 13 Posted January 6, 2009 I take it and the only thing I have noticed is that my blood sugars are a little elevated. It didn't affect my appetite or weight. Good luck, I hope it helps you. Mimi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lyndzileigh 0 Posted January 6, 2009 Hello all. I was just prescribed abilify for obsessive compulsive disorder, and anxiety. Anyone out there taking it? Any weight gain, or more control of eating? I take Depakote (same drug family) for Migraines and prior to, I had gained 40 pounds taking Depakote..but love it! Now I'm a bandster it's tough because it does work on my appetite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeslieR041906 1 Posted January 6, 2009 I was on it, and I got off it, after I found it causes diabetes. Along with 5 other drugs in its category. Ask your doctor for another drug, it did me more harm than good. Always craving sugar. Im on Triliptal, and it works great, I have bipolar disorder. Anyway, hope this helps, please be cautious of this drug. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bubblegum 0 Posted January 6, 2009 Thanks for the advice all! I'll keep you posted! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sistasassy 6 Posted January 7, 2009 I was on Abilify and felt like I was on speed. It also made my eyes jerk back and forth. Bad stuff for me. I also took Depakote and slept for months. When I was not asleep, I was sick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donna113 2 Posted January 9, 2009 My son was misdiagnosed at the age of 11 as bi-polar by a quack pyschiatrist and prescribed Abilify. It made a very skinny little boy balloon up to 3 times his size in 5 months! I took him to another psychiastrist who completely detoxed him off all meds and rediagnosed him to his original diagnosis of ADHD. After stopping Abilify the weight just melted off within 3 months. He is now 15 and too skinny but eats enough to feed a small family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites