Hello this is my first post. I was on Lamictal (150mg) and Zoloft (100mg) for over 6 years. It suddenly stopped working and I fell into a deep depression. I was basically unable to function. My pdoc switched me to Pristiq (100 mg) for one month and then added Abilify (2mg). The Pristiq helped, at least I was out of the bed and bathing
but it wasn't enough so he added the Abilify. I am diagnosed with major depressive episodes and he keeps saying he believes there may be some Bipolar II as well. My question is this, has anyone taken Abilify every other day and if so how did that work for you? I love the way Abilify makes me feel positive and motivated but after about
two weeks I started to feel restless and at times agitated. It has become difficult to sit still and to concentrate. I know these are possible side effects but I'm wondering if only taking it every other day might help prevent these feelings.
I'm also struggling with weight gain on it and because I am already overweight I really don't want to gain anymore weight. Are there any mood stabilizers like Lamictal or Abilify that don't cause weight gain??? Or am I asking too much. I just wish I didn't have to take ANYTHING and that I could be a normal person.
Thanks in advance for any help.