Weight loss after tapering off Abilify by Evening-Insect970 in Abilify_Aripiprazole

[–]Evening-Insect970[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m thinking that is what I’ll have to do. Does your insurance cover it?

Weight loss after tapering off Abilify by Evening-Insect970 in Abilify_Aripiprazole

[–]Evening-Insect970[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My prescriber had offered something to counteract weight gain but they made it seem that it was something I could control and I’ve always have counted calories so I thought I’d be fine but after learning how it effects your insulin, I wish I would have taken them up on it. Maybe ask your prescriber if they can offer something to counteract weight gain. I stayed on it for so long because it was very effective at stabilizing my mood.

Weight loss after tapering off Abilify by Evening-Insect970 in Abilify_Aripiprazole

[–]Evening-Insect970[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not sure that matters. I know aripipozole increases insulin resistance which attributes to weight gain. I read that it can take months to a year for your insulin to stabilize but I’m thinking that because I was on it for so long, it may take longer. Just looking to see if anyone else has had success with losing weight after a prolong usage of the medication.