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Does Abilify Cause Restlessness?

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Posted on Wed, 30 Aug 2017
Question: sinse taking abilifi i feel restless and a certain bugging out that i can not describe what can it be
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Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Abilify is known to result in restlessness

Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for asking from HCM


I can understand your concern. Abilify is Aripiprazole and is an antipsychotic drug. The drug in a lot of individuals is known to result in restlessness and akathisia.

To reduce the occurrence the drug should be used in lower doses and only gradual dose escalation should be done. Propranolol can also be used to reduce this restlessness.

Please talk with your psychiatrist for prescription.

Thanks and Take care

Please let me know if you need more assistance.
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Does Abilify Cause Restlessness?

Brief Answer: Abilify is known to result in restlessness Detailed Answer: Hello thanks for asking from HCM I can understand your concern. Abilify is Aripiprazole and is an antipsychotic drug. The drug in a lot of individuals is known to result in restlessness and akathisia. To reduce the occurrence the drug should be used in lower doses and only gradual dose escalation should be done. Propranolol can also be used to reduce this restlessness. Please talk with your psychiatrist for prescription. Thanks and Take care Please let me know if you need more assistance.