Discussions tagged “Abilify Maintena”

Hi everyone, I've been diagnosed with bipolar I disorder and my psychiatrist recently prescribed me Abilify Maintena 400mg Syr. It's been a month since I started and I wanted to ask a few questions based on my experiences so far. I'm finding the monthly injection easy to manage compared to the daily pills I was taking, but I've also noticed some changes in my appetite and weight. Has anyone else experienced this? Any tips for managing these side effects would be appreciated! Also, I wanted to ask about the long-term effects of this medication. I've been trying to do my own research, but it's overwhelming. How has this drug worked for people in the long run? Any advice or shared experiences would be wonderful. Thanks! I have read the possible side effects, and while I know it is rare, I am concerned about them anyway.

I've been on Abilify Maintena 400mg for about 6 months now, and it's been a rollercoaster. The first few months were rough with some nasty side effects, but now I feel like I'm finally stable. I used to forget my meds all the time, so this injection has been a game-changer for me. But I'm curious to hear from others. What has your experience been like? Any tips for managing side effects? I'm especially interested in hearing from anyone who's tried other long-acting antipsychotics and can compare.