Treatment Abilify and brain shrinkage m/how to taper

[Juicewrldfan]

I came across some information regarding a study done that showed brain shrinkage (grey matter!) after long term use. So if I take this for 30 more years I’ll have a shrunken brain.

I think I can manage bipolar now with just lithium. All my other meds I’m using my doctor but they want me to be on it. I’m not taking any antipsychotics anymore regardless what she says.

Anyone have an idea how to taper? I’m thinking half my dose for a week. Been on it two months at 5mg. I am thinking half the dose for a week!

 

[kiely]

Are you actually able to taper down and completely quit !?

Seems like a good idea to Taper.

You would think that the Lithium would work though.

Why so many meds ?

Anyway, just saying hello.

How are you feeling ??

I just read your post and I thought that Lithium would be good enough. And maybe one other.

I think that they are over-medicating too, much. Not to be taken out of context.

I hope that everything goes well for you.

 

[bonomoopiojo55]

Hi juice, if your stable on lithium and not in psychosis, can your Dr taper you down? Im going thru this right now with a family member

 

[Juicewrldfan]

Are you actually able to taper down and completely quit !?

Seems like a good idea to Taper.

You would think that the Lithium would work though.

Why so many meds ?

Anyway, just saying hello.

How are you feeling ??

I just read your post and I thought that Lithium would be good enough. And maybe one other.

I think that they are over-medicating too, much. Not to be taken out of context.

I hope that everything goes well for you.

Hi Kiely, I’m so sorry for such a late response your kind thoughtful comment. I managed to get off the abilify and with a short taper as it was a low enough dose I guess. I only take lithium now and well I’m tapering my suboxone. I’m down to 4 mg soon to be 2. I was down to 2 but got some weird mental health symptoms so I brought it back up.

All and all I’m doing well though. I just wasn’t stable for a few weeks and didn’t really come back to blue light for a few. Maybe to briefly check some information for someone.

In regards to tapering though- yeah I made it. I’m only on lithium now mental health med wise

 

[paltatomate]

In regards to tapering though- yeah I made it. I’m only on lithium now mental health med wise

It's good to read that you are doing well. Stay strong and take care.

 

[kiely]

Hi Kiely, I’m so sorry for such a late response your kind thoughtful comment. I managed to get off the abilify and with a short taper as it was a low enough dose I guess. I only take lithium now and well I’m tapering my suboxone. I’m down to 4 mg soon to be 2. I was down to 2 but got some weird mental health symptoms so I brought it back up.

All and all I’m doing well though. I just wasn’t stable for a few weeks and didn’t really come back to blue light for a few. Maybe to briefly check some information for someone.

In regards to tapering though- yeah I made it. I’m only on lithium now mental health med wise

Oh no. You are fine. I just got back myself. You are doing Great now !! Perfect.

It's a great feeling hearing from you always. It's always great to hear efforts of improving and tapering.

Yes, your sound good now. Stay well. K.

Take care, I'm glad you post a lot too.

 

[polymath]

This drug, aripiprazole, just caused me surreally bad dysphoria and nausea/vomiting after not many days of use at only 5 mg daily dose. Never going to take this substance again...