what are the side0effects of ambilify?

Question

because i take ambilify and i was wondering what the side-effects are?

Answer 1

Do you mean Abilify? If so, for me, it made me extremely restless (I tend to be restless to begin with, so this ended up being an intolerable side effect). It can also cause the breasts to swell and get tender and possibly induce lactation, although this is rare - I believe it has something to do with increasing prolactin production, which happened to my friend (she has had a similar reaction with several meds in this class).
There are a lot of possible side effects with any medication, but that does not mean you will have them. It is possible you won't have any. You should read the information that comes with your meds (or you can go to the website for the product and read the patient prescribing information). The one thing I have to warn about that though is it can freak you out because they list everything that MAY be caused by a medication (in clinical studies, I believe) for all the people that have taken it.

Answer 2

This is the side effect warning from the medication. Everyone handles things differently though, so it depends on the individual.

Dizziness, lightheadedness, vomiting, blurred vision, weight gain, drowsiness and constipation may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: fast/pounding heartbeat, fainting, mental/mood changes (e.g., increased anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts), weakness, feelings of restlessness, mask-like facial expression, shakiness (tremors), muscle spasm/stiffness, trouble swallowing, swelling of the ankles/feet.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: seizures.

This drug may rarely cause a condition known as tardive dyskinesia. In some cases, this condition may be permanent. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop any unusual uncontrolled movements (especially of the face, mouth, tongue, arms or legs).

This drug may infrequently cause a serious (rarely fatal) nervous system disorder (neuroleptic malignant syndrome). Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any of the following rare but very serious side effects: confusion, fever, fast heartbeat, muscle stiffness, increased sweating, change in the amount of urine.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Answer 3

it's Abilify, hon.

I took it and although it worked well, and i had none of the usual side effects, i had a rare side effect, which was labored breathing, so i had to quit the med.

Everyone is different, and you won't have all the side effects listed. You can do a yahoo search for ABILIFY SIDE EFFECTS to find a list explaining side effects and all about the drug itself.

I hope abilify helps you -- it's one of the more expensive drugs, and i loved it, except for the breathing problem i had.

take care

Answer 4

it affects every individual differently. how something worked on me may work the opposite on you.