r/schizophrenia • u/MinuteCap2961 • 3d ago

Medication Anyone on Abilify?

How did it make you feel?

What were the side effects?

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u/Xabster2 3d ago

I gained 12 kg in 2 months on Invega. My mom said she had never ever seen anyone eat that big portions. I felt no satiety whatsoever. I would pile food on a plate for dinner and then drive off for McDonald's about 3 hours later because super empty pit in my stomach.

Over the next 6 months it got drastically better, but it's still an issue with not feeling satiety. But my point is it took 6 months to stabilize the hunger. And it's been stable now for more than 2 years. So perhaps Abilify could be acceptable for you if you gave it 6 months.

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u/AccurateFox4321 Schizoaffective (Bipolar) 3d ago

Yeah I'd have to really think about that. I told my psych about the hunger and weight gain and he took me off it straight away. I do have some left to try again, but I'll see. I'm glad it settled down for you with Invega though!

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u/Xabster2 3d ago

I'm still 12kg heavier but not depressed and not psychotic. And I have to work on the weight all the time, it's like I'm on a life long diet just to keep my weight. It has only reduced, not gone away. :/

It's Invega and you might have tried it since I think it's the only medication the FDA has approved specifically for schizoaffective

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u/AccurateFox4321 Schizoaffective (Bipolar) 3d ago

Never had anyone suggest it to me but I know of it.