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Default Dec 08, 2018 at 03:02 PM
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Am I imagining this? I'm only taking 2mg a day. I have anxiety to begin with. Does it go away after a while or at higher doses?
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Default Dec 08, 2018 at 03:03 PM
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I didn't have increased anxiety with Abilify, and 2 mg is a very small dose. It's possible that you're just anxious about taking a new med. That has happened to me before.
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Default Dec 22, 2018 at 08:14 PM
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Bump... Still feel very nervous at times, restless, HUNGRY LOT, taking cogentin as well!!, should I just give up on this med?
it's been 3 or 4 weeks on 2mg...
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Default Dec 22, 2018 at 08:42 PM
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I have never been anxious on Abilify. 2mg is a baby dosage. What else are you on that could be causing the anxiety?

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Default Dec 23, 2018 at 05:45 PM
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Abilify can have an energizing effect. It is partial agonist of certain dopamine and serotonin receptors, while an antagonist of others. I have heard of some getting anxious on it. 2mg of it is a very small dose. Maybe you should ask your pdoc for guidance? What kind of use is it prescribed for?
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I have never been anxious on Abilify. 2mg is a baby dosage. What else are you on that could be causing the anxiety?
Effexor?
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Default Dec 23, 2018 at 10:33 PM
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Effexor is supposed to help with anxiety but it can also cause it. I hope you are able to get over your anxiety soon.

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