I found out this morning that my pdoc ordered Aristada instead of Abilify. It’s supposed to be virtually the same, but helps with negative symptoms. Anyone here on it? I get my first injection tomorrow.
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When I decided to step down my Abilify,
I had to switch to Aristada for some reason.
I think it has easier to decrease dosing.
Not sure.
Anyway, I’ve been on both and can’t tell the difference.
It’s a good medication,
I really hope it helps for you.
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Aristada was the first depot shot I was on. It didn’t last me the whole month, so I asked to try Abilify Maintena. My psychiatrist agreed to it, and I saw no difference between the two, so my psychiatrist made the Abilify every three weeks.
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Thanks guys. I was really wondering if it was too different.
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how’s it going on it? Is this your only med?
Going great. It’s my only ap. I missed my shot last week but will get it Tuesday.
it supposed to be administered every 2 months or 6-8 weeks
its serum levels are reached within 24 hours vs maintenna you have to take oral for 2 to 3 weeks after shot till the shot reaches blood serum levels