Slow movement

[Zebrawhite]

Has anyone else experienced only being able to move very slowly whilst taking ablify? My dose has been dropped to 10mg but I still can't walk very far or fast.

I am also taking sertraline, does anyone know of this could be the cause rather than the ablify from experience?

Thank you

[Zebunisa_at_APP Moderator]

Hi Zebrawhite ,

I haven’t taken ablify before however I have taken sertraline. Maybe this is a side effect you are experiencing? You could perhaps get in touch with your dr and discuss your concerns?

Hope you are okay otherwise

[Zebrawhite in reply to Zebunisa_at_APP]

Hi, I will discuss with the Dr ASAP. It is definitely a side effect of the ablify.

[Zebunisa_at_APP Moderator in reply to Zebrawhite]

Hi Zebrawhite ,

I hope you managed to discuss your concerns with your dr. Thinking of you xx

[Maria_at_APP Moderator]

Hi Zebrawhite,

It's good to discuss with your doctor what you are experiencing. Below is the nhs summary for aripiprazole listing the possible side effects:

nhs.uk/medicines/aripiprazo...

How is sleep at night now? Are you having your medication review soon? Hope this resolves soon for you. It is very difficult when medication is a trial and error process. Hang in there and let us know how you get on

Take good care,

Maria

[Survivedwithcolor]

Movement disorders, called extrapyramidal effects, are common with antipsychotic medications. When I was taking Abilify I had to discontinue it for that reason. I got tardive dyskinesia, which is a little different (facial tics), but slow movement or stiff muscles is also a listed side effect. When I was taking Risperidone I had that effect of stiff muscles and difficult movement. I remember it made it very difficult to smile and talk, as I had trouble moving my mouth as quickly as I tried to form words. It was very frustrating and upsetting.

I’m very sorry you’re having to deal with these side effects. Please contact your doctor.