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This morning (I work straight midnights) our medical director prescribed a new antipsychotic, Abilify. Things were hectic, of course, so I didn't have time to read the insert. He had some freebies from the pharm rep; it's that new.

Has anybody heard of this stuff or had any patients taking it?

Any input will be welcome.

As I expected, our shrinks seldom prescribe Abilify. They hopped off the bandwagon after about a month:confused:

Shankar: I'm sorry to hear your son is having so much trouble with Abilify:o I didn't know it was approved for use in children.

And speaking of jumping on the bandwagon, has anybody had trouble with I.M. Geodon causing increased agitation? It seems to be more prevalant in women.

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my 13 year old son recently started Abilify about 2 weeks ago on 10 mg dose per day. He is having tremors and they have increased in the past few days. He also seems to have stiff neck. He went to school last week but today could not attend school fully. pl let me know if you have any experience or inputs.

your input will be very helpful.

thanks

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please have your son be evaluated for drug reaction

stiff neck could indicate EPS

this sounds serious since you say he couldn't stay at school

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