Switching from Invega to Abilify

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I get akathisia on Invega so I am switching to Abilify Maintena.
What are the chances I’d get akathisia on Abilify?
Will I get akathisia on Abilify also/ as well?

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It mostly depends on the individual. Atypical antipsychotics cause less side effects than typical antipsychotics. Do you know that your psy can prescribe you a med to remove the akathisia?

I am on Latuda and have occasional akathisia.

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hi
when I first got on abilify (pills), I had akathisia for one to two months

but it went away after that, without the requirement of extra meds

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I didn’t have any akathisia on Abilify. I do on Latuda. I stopped Abilify bcz of psychological issues like addictions, gambling, hypersexuality, etc

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that is amazing. weren’t you like on 25mg??

so you weren’t taking any meds for akathisia on abilify?

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Yes, side effects really depend on individuals.
Only some users here had addiction issues with Abilify.

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yes I am one of those. food.

also whenever I start on abilify I get hypersexual for a while but then it normalises

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Hi I saw your reply to my post. My akathisia went away on abilify. But everyone is different.

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thanks for the reply

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I’m not sure. However I switched from invega to aripiprazole and I’m doing ok. Good luck.

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How many mg of Abilify are you on? And are you still on it? Thanks

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I get 400mg by injection every 3 weeks. So kind of a lot.

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How long have you had your Abilify Injection now?? Do you feel you side effects got better in time? or worsen?

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Hi, I’ve been on the injection for 3 years, it took a few weeks to a month for most of the akathisia to go away. Honestly, the akathisia kind of stayed the same since, I’ve just gotten used to it. Very sutble at this point. I suggest you try a supplement or ask your doc for something to help with the side effects. I know it’s an annoying feeling.

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so are you telling me you still have akathisia? but it’s very subtle?
so are you telling me your akathisia went away around 2nd or 3rd abilify injection?

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Yes it’s subtle. It went away on the second injection.

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I had mild akathysia on abilify 30 mg tablet. But I’m switching now to Invega, so we’ll see

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Anyone have an overwhelming feeling of boredom and dissatisfaction on abilify?

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yes…me. what’s a perfect description. I feel bored and overall dissatified with myself.

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what are the side effects you feel on Abilify since you’ve been on it for 3 years?