Does Abilify make you want to run around your house alot?

by Admin on April 19, 2009

feline*love asked:

Sitting isnt an option anymore. I go crazy if I sit too long in one spot. Anyone on Abilify going through this like me?

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D.J. April 19, 2009 at 12:29 pm: I became very obsesive and busted the window out of my car just cause I could not find my key. Seemed to be a bit bouncer than normal. you should contact yur Dr ASAP
Andy April 21, 2009 at 8:06 am: This is probably a side effect of the Abilify. I’ve had this. It’s a medical term called akathisia. There are medications that can help with this. Two that I know of are Cogentin and Artane.

Another option (if it keeps symptoms under control) is reducing the dosage of the Abilify. But like I mentioned, you have to be careful not to reduce the dose to where it causes symptoms to return.

I hope I’ve been of some help and I wish you best of luck. I’ll provide some links about akathisia in the sources so you can read up on it. I think that’s what it might be.

Of course I’m no medical professional so speak with the doctor first about it before adjusting your medications. Best of luck.