Posted by SLS on July 23, 2005, at 9:10:44
In reply to I'm On Abilify,Wellbutrin, Seroquel- No Activation, posted by TomG on July 22, 2005, at 22:35:16
Hi Tom.
You might not get much relief of negative symptoms until you reach 20mg of Abilify. I know someone who does well on a combination of:
Wellbutrin 300mg
Abilify 30mg
Seroquel 700mg
Neurontin 1200mgShe suffers from a bipolar spectrum disorder with psychotic features as a mixed-state. The best I had ever seen her was when she was taking Risperdal 2.0mg + Seroquel 100mg. She had been on the Rispersal when the Seroquel was added. The Seroquel acted as an *antidepressant*. She did not need Abilify. For some odd reason, she and her doctor chose to swap the Risperdal for Abilify. It necessitated the increase of Seroquel to 700mg to keep her mixed-state at bay. I feel she should actually be taking 800mg. I think her complaint with Risperdal is that it caused some moderate weight gain. She suffered no EPS, including akathisia. Her depression did not remit optimally until she increased her Wellbutrin from 150mg to 300mg.
I would just emphasize that she does not have schizophrenia, so none of this might be applicable to you.
- Scott
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