dudeguyson: Persistent anger after discontinuing Abilify

[dudeguyson]

I recently did a trial off abilify to to treat depression and suspected bipolar (which has since been ruled out). My dose peeked at (i believe) 20mg and i was on it for approximately two months. While using it I experienced heavy brain fog, a shortened temper, explosive anger and homicidal thoughts, all of which are extremely out of the norm for me as I don't usually get angry. I was also using a fair amount of cannabis at the time as well.

Now 6+ months after tapering my does down under doctor supervision,the side effects have mostly subsided however I am still more prone to anger then before starting abilify and when I get angry its like being on abilify again and the homicidal thoughts come back and i just want to break things and yell at people none of which were really present prior to starting it. 

Does anyone know what could be causing this anger to persist even after going off it?

[Frogie]

@dudeguyson

 

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It sounds like you had an unpleasant reaction to Abilify. It usually has side effects such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, headache, blurred vision and  dizziness. You also tapered off very quickly. We don't suggest more than 10% a month when doing a taper.

 

Why taper by 10% of my dosage?

 

Tips for tapering off aripiprazole (Abilify)

 

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Irritability, Anger, Rage

 

Brain Remodelling

 

You could try a small amount of magnesium and omega. They are soothing to the nervous system to some members. If you do, try a small amount of one hold a few days before introducing the other.

 

Magnesium

Omega-3 Fish Oil

 

I wish we could tell you how long these side effects will last, but unfortunately we can't as everyone is different. You could try therapy, CBT and lots of self care.

 

Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) for anxiety, depression

 

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