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Posted 5/12/2014 11:44 PM (GMT 0)
Hi All.

I'm restarting Abilify after having been off of it for a little bit. I could have sworn that I took it at night before..but the instructions on the bottle say to take it in the morning.

For anyone that takes Abilify when do you take this? At night or in the morning?

Thanks ahead!
Cass
Posted 5/13/2014 12:07 AM (GMT 0)
I take it in the morning. It is more of an "as needed" medication meaning it works faster. I hope that it works well for you. I am glad I started it.

Hugs Cass,

Karen...
Posted 5/13/2014 2:59 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the quick response Karen. Just a follow-up question: If you are taking Abilify in the morning does it make you sleepy during the day? ....I just started a new job and I'm nervous about this.

Thanks again,
Cass
Posted 5/13/2014 4:15 AM (GMT 0)
i too was on it for awhile............mine morning as well. it probably will make you a little groggy in the start. it's a good med. hi ya cass........keep well.
Posted 5/13/2014 12:16 PM (GMT 0)
I didn't get sleepy from it though some might. I hope that it works for you. It is a good medication but expensive...

Hugs Karen...
Posted 5/13/2014 2:55 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, I took mine in the am, it did not make my sleepy.

Peace
Trina
Posted 5/13/2014 6:19 PM (GMT 0)
I take mine in the morning. In battle such fatigue I don't know what to blame it on... Just upped the Abilify and didn't notice an increase of being tired if that helps.
Posted 5/16/2014 1:22 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Karen, Jamie, Trina and Annemarie:

Thank you all for your responses. Since all of you said you take it in the morning, and that is what my APRN prescribed, I decided to go with it. It has been two days now. I've yawned a bit more during the day, but if that is it I can deal with taking it in the morning. If anything, I noticed I am more tired at night. But I know this med is good and I am happy to have insurance again (it's been about 7 years now without) that will pay for the bulk of it and allow me to take it again.

I appreciate your help.

Cass
Posted 5/16/2014 9:26 AM (GMT 0)
My copayments were 40.00 but my insurance changed now they are 20.00. But I get 20's and cut them in half and get samples when I can. Luckily my insurance covers it. I could never afford it if they didn't.

I hope that the abilify works for you...

Hugs, Karen...
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