I did have to increase dose.I have taken many different medications and this is the best and cleanest mood stabilizer. We know that some physicians are influenced by the drug companies’ heavy advertising and promotional activities, which include paying famous and well-respected physicians to praise these drugs to other doctors. Despite their huge sales, Seroquel, Abilify, Zyprexa, Risperdal, Geodon and similar drugs often causes When the FDA approves a drug with such serious side effects, they look at the balance of risks and benefits. Seroquel on the other hand I have been put o two different times at different doses. I liked Seroquel. Abilify is an antipsychotic used in the treatment of schizophrenia and several other disorders. by Caribee4me » Mon Nov 10, 2014 9:42 pm Seroquel can take awhile to start to work, but once it does it will hopefully take over nicely and manage your symptoms as well as, if not better than Abilify did alone. But they are not effective for children with ADHD or behavior problems and they can cause sudden death in children, just as they do in adults. I found a doctor who SPECIALISES in this disorder and is up to date with the latest research findings in this specific condition. That’s called the “placebo effect: when depressed or anxious patients take a new pill, they tend to get better, even if the pill has no active ingredients that work. Long term side effects began with bloods changed, elevated blood sugar and triglycerides. Seroquel is an atypical anti-psychotic. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. hello Friends, I am off my medication for now (abilify 5mg )(of course under doc’s advice) and will be starting seroquel shortly. Abilify (aripiprazole) is a psychotropic drug (antipsychotic) that alters brain chemical activity used to treat schizophrenia, mania, depression, bipolar disorders, autistic disorder, and some irritable behavior disorders. Disclaimer: It gave me some short term memory loss, and pounding headaches with hazy vision if I did not take the medicine at the same time everyday. I was on 200mg. It is often given because it is quite sedating; however, care is needed because it also lowers blood pressure.... March 16, 2015, 2:32pm #3. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.The easiest way to lookup drug information, identify pills, check interactions and set up your own personal medication records. You will likely notice your mood is flatlined, but if your life is in the dumps then having a flatlined emotion is worth it. asthenia, constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, increased serum cholesterol, increased serum triglycerides, increased thyroid stimulating hormone level, xerostomia. As such, it is imperative to discuss any medical condition and medication use with your health care provider. For patients who suffer from depression or anxiety, it’s hard to know which medication is best. Other atypical anti-psychotics include Abilify (Aripiprazole), Zyprexa (Olanzapine), Geodone (Ziprasidone) and Fanapt (Iloperidone). Was given 200 milligrams of serequel and it calmed down the demons. I take Seroquel and Abilify, 600mg and 10mg respectively. There is a $593 million class action lawsuit in progress because Seroquel (AstraZeneca, Zyprexa, Risperdal, Clozapine or Clozaril and other drugs in the same class) can precipitate diabetes, pancreatitis, stroke, and tardive dyskinesia (uncontrollable tremors). Seroquel, Abilify, Zyprexa, and Risperdal: Widely Used but with Dangerous Side Effects. I take 300 mg at night to sleep and I have been able to maintain my weight. That's what happened to me.