Posted by SLS on January 30, 2005, at 7:41:46
In reply to Re: I need a little support, posted by Rainee on January 30, 2005, at 1:19:48
Hi Rainee.
The restlessness and anxiety, which is sometimes attributed to akathisia, is most often a temporary side effect with Abilify. It might take 3 weeks or so to dissipate, but it is generally worth the wait. I hope it resolves on its own for you soon like it does with most other people. In the meantime, you can continue with the Cogentin, understand its side effects and that it is only temporary, or try another anticholinergic like Akineton (biperidon), which might not affect you as much cognitively. If you can handle being stupid for a couple of weeks, perhaps you should stick with the Cogentin until the critical period of Abilify-induced restlessness has passed, after which, Abilify will exert its own anxiolytic effect.
- Scott
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