Posted by morgan miller on October 30, 2011, at 15:39:58
In reply to Re: No more Abilify: progress notes, posted by sigismund on October 26, 2011, at 23:54:57
CE will be fine. He's aware that he may have to return to Abilify at a lower dose. I'm sure he will take quick action if or when things start to go down hill in certain ways. I do think just stopping Abilify may be a bit rash, but at least he got an idea of what things feel like without it.
CE, what do you think about a lower dose of Abilify or Zyprexa in the future? What about Depakote instead of an antipsychotic? Sodium Valproate can be helpful as an antipsychotic agent. Or maybe even consider adding some lithium to the mix?
Well, it does not sound like you are full blown schizophrenic, more like bipolar/schizoaffective. Is this the diagnosis that's been given to you?
I have a friend that had full blown psychosis one time and was on an AP for 3 years or so. He no longer takes one. He does not ever experience psychotic symptoms, but he also is not doing very well. I think if he just upped his Depakote dose, took a moderate dose of lithium, and took an SSRI like lexapro or luvox, he would do much better. But he is one stubborn SOB. I can't really blame him, he's been through hell with his illness, finding a decent treatment that provides a considerably amount of relief, and bad hospital experiences.
Morgan
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