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@SnafuInTheVoid, I think Abilify is considered a 3rd gen antipsychotic.
@Opi_Kid_Rock this medicine is not indicated as the primary treatment for major depression. But it is sometime used for bi-polar people who are made manic my SSRI's. It is thought useful for depression because it is quite activiting unlike 2nd gen anti-psychotics which tend to make people sluggish. Do you have other diagnoses?
In my case it has been used to control intrusive thoughts that often led to mania. It works perfectly for this. It was also extremely beneficial in off-label treatment of methamphetamine addiction.
@Opi_Kid_Rock do be careful where and what you read online regarding these medications. There is a problem of confirmation bias in online reporting of medicine side effects where only people who have or perceive problems post reports. The far greater number of people who receive benefits or haven't problems do not bother to post online. Therefore it can seem that most of the discussion is negative when in reality many people are doing fine with the medication.
Which potential side effects are you most concerned about?