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<blockquote data-quote="smallworld" data-source="post: 190075" data-attributes="member: 2423"><p>Hi there, I'm sorry things have been so rough for your little guy.</p><p> </p><p>My kids have never taken Abilify, but we've had experience with three other medications in the same family (called atypical antipsychotics or APs). One of the most common side effects of APs is sedation. That's why your difficult child seems so mellow and sleepy. This side effect can wear off over time as the body adjusts to the medication, but sometimes doesn't (depends on the child). </p><p> </p><p>Another not-so-common side effect is called Akathisia. This is an internal and external restlessness that can be construed as agitation or anxiety. My son experienced Akathisia on Risperdal and described it as wanting to crawl out of his skin. Furthermore, I've read on a bipolar forum I visit that one-third of children who take Abilify become restless and irritable.</p><p> </p><p>I strongly recommend giving your son's doctor a call in the morning to talk about his reaction to Abilify. Either it's not the medication for him or his body will adjust. You as a parent have a right to know what is what.</p><p> </p><p>Hang in there and keep posting.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smallworld, post: 190075, member: 2423"] Hi there, I'm sorry things have been so rough for your little guy. My kids have never taken Abilify, but we've had experience with three other medications in the same family (called atypical antipsychotics or APs). One of the most common side effects of APs is sedation. That's why your difficult child seems so mellow and sleepy. This side effect can wear off over time as the body adjusts to the medication, but sometimes doesn't (depends on the child). Another not-so-common side effect is called Akathisia. This is an internal and external restlessness that can be construed as agitation or anxiety. My son experienced Akathisia on Risperdal and described it as wanting to crawl out of his skin. Furthermore, I've read on a bipolar forum I visit that one-third of children who take Abilify become restless and irritable. I strongly recommend giving your son's doctor a call in the morning to talk about his reaction to Abilify. Either it's not the medication for him or his body will adjust. You as a parent have a right to know what is what. Hang in there and keep posting. [/QUOTE]
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