Have you lost weight taking the medicine Abilify? Is it possible. I'm stuck!!

runforfun7

Hi! I have gained 10 pounds while taking Abilify because I am so hungry and have no self-control. Does anyone else take this medicine and has had success in losing weight....despite. Please say yes!!!! Jess

WeddedBliss1992

hi - i'm not taking abilify, but i'm taking seroquel, hydroxyzine, topamax and brintellix. i gained so much weight, and actually i didn't increase calories, the meds themselves just caused me to gain. i have found what's working for me right now is to skip breakfast & lunch, then eat a large dinner. so i'm essentially fasting for about 21 hours, then eating one meal per day. i have tried several different methods, once i tried eating about 500 calories per day for a few days per week, then 2 days per week i ate 1200 calories, then 1 day per week i ate anything i wanted. that worked pretty well, just wanted something new so i found the warrior diet. i have lost about 7 lbs so far which isn't much but it's a start. for me, feeling mentally healthy is the most important factor, so even if i have to gain a bit of weight or not be able to lose very fast, it's ok as long as i am not feeling my BP symptoms. the meds are working great for me. worth it.