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Abilify and Insomnia?

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I have been taking 5 mg of Abilify for a few days now. I was in a major episode and I took it and it stopped the mania fast. I was taking it in the evenings and found it gave me major insomnia. I mean no sleep at all and then I had wake ups every 2 hours. So then I changed to taking it in the mornings, and still I have the wake ups every 2 hours.

BTW, I fired my last pdoc so I have no pdoc right now. I just had a bottle of Abilify I had never taken that I am now taking. I hope to be able to call on the 21st of Oct and make an appointment with a Christian pdoc who also does Christian counseling. This is very important to me.

What do I do to combat this so I can sleep? Anyone else have this problem with insomnia and Abilify? Any recommendations? I take 2 sleeping pills too but it doesn't help.

Thanks All!
 
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Dear Mysojourn


There is a good chance your still running on the manic side.


As you know sleep is so very important to a bipolar, or things can get worse fast.


I think you need to call any doctor that would be able see you right away and get something that will give you relief. If you let them know of your appointment they will surly give you meds to last till then.


I keep a supply of tylenol #3's on hand for just such as this. This is not the recommended med and has to be restricted to times they are really needed. But it works for me. They are a downer and give me the sleep I need.


Generally if you show yourself to not abuse substance the doctors will work with you.


Don't let this go unattended!!!


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( click on the x and drag to the O ) ( then see who is with you ) steven
 
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Insomnia is a side-effect of Abilify. I don't know what to say. Most times Dr.s prescribe another med to fix the problems with the first med. If you love everything else about Abilify maybe that is something you can do. Maybe you can find a natural sleep remedy. Maybe you can use that time to pray.

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Thanks Wonderwaleye, Washclan,

Yes, I like Abilify so far. I don't feel drugged and mushy brained and hung over like I do with Seroquel and Depakote which help me sleep.

But I'd rather struggle sleeping and feel this great on the Abilify. My brain and thoughts are clear.

So, I can deal with insomnia other ways.

I wasn't sure if it was the Abilify or just me.

If anyone else has any tips, please let me know.
 
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Have you tried the basic over the counter sleep aids like benadryl etc to get through tis time until you see a doc????
 
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Alive again said:
Have you tried the basic over the counter sleep aids like benadryl etc to get through tis time until you see a doc????
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Hi Alive Again,

Yes, I have settled on Unisom. It's working pretty well actually, but I feel a little groggy in the a.m.

I have to get into a good night time routine to get myself sleepy early and to not drink too much in the evening so I don't have to get up to use the bathroom.

This part is a little difficult because I am more of a night owl than an early bird but... I gotta get up early and go to work so what can you do?

So far so good. Thanks for the imput.
 
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