Abilify induced sexual dysfunction CURED

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zensan
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I took Abilify (5mg) for 4 months and my erection was good. After I started to taper off Abilify my erection was gone. After 8 weeks stopping Abilify my erections came back. But... Then after 3 months I was forced to take Abilify again (misunderstanding, I had a panick attack) with Valdoxan (took Valdoxan 50mg 3 weeks and stopped because liver issues). This time I took Abilify 5mg only 1,5 weeks and it gave me serious metabolic syndrome (high cholesterol, high blood pressure, gained 3,7kg (8,2 pounds) only one week!) so the doctor tapered me off this poison, 2,5mg 1,5 weeks, then 1 mg 2 weeks, 0,5mg 1 week and then off.

So now, again, my erection doesn´t work and I´m freaking out. I´m afraid that this time Abilify made permanent damage to the dopamine receptors... People really should not trust their doctors blindly and these powerful medications shouldn´t be prescribed so easily.
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zensan wrote:I took Abilify (5mg) for 4 months and my erection was good. After I started to taper off Abilify my erection was gone. After 8 weeks stopping Abilify my erections came back. But... Then after 3 months I was forced to take Abilify again (misunderstanding, I had a panick attack) with Valdoxan (took Valdoxan 50mg 3 weeks and stopped because liver issues). This time I took Abilify 5mg only 1,5 weeks and it gave me serious metabolic syndrome (high cholesterol, high blood pressure, gained 3,7kg (8,2 pounds) only one week!) so the doctor tapered me off this poison, 2,5mg 1,5 weeks, then 1 mg 2 weeks, 0,5mg 1 week and then off.

So now, again, my erection doesn´t work and I´m freaking out. I´m afraid that this time Abilify made permanent damage to the dopamine receptors... People really should not trust their doctors blindly and these powerful medications shouldn´t be prescribed so easily.
Interesting, you would think Abilify would upregulate the receptors like most antipsychotics do...then again, its a "Partial Agonist" at D2 so maybe not!
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When I was on Abilify 4 months doctor wanted to try 7,5mg dose for few days. It gave me hypersexuality, huge urge to gamble and constant need to eat something sweet. I mean it was almost like taking Viagra and horny all the time. So we quickly dropped dose back to 5mg. Doctor just told me that these symptoms are really rare such a low dose. I also lost some hair when taking Abilify... It’s a horrible drug and I ended up taking that just because I’ve got psychosis taking Mirtazapine 45mg. Can you believe that!

I guess I’m really sensitive for drugs. I haven’t taken any meds before. Second time I ended up taking Abilify because I got psychosis from Valdoxan! And the stupid doctor forced to take Abilify again (different doctor). So now I’m Not taking anything and hoping my erection will come back. I’m really scared that this time Valdoxan and Abilify really messed my dopamine system... I mean this time when I tried to masturbate no erection and I ejaculated only few drops of semen. Sorry for the details. So is there any hope it will find the balance again? Anyone really cures after taking Abilify?
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So I am back. Today is my first day without medication. No anxiety, depression, not too much dopamine. Numbness is receding. It got worse after I further lowered the dose from 2mg.
However I have one symptom, that worries me, that is long hypnagogia. I had it yesterday, I spent approximately 40 minutes not sure if asleep or awake with imagery flowing through my mind and no self-awareness. It was like sleeping without actually resting. Xanax helped to actually fall asleep.
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Well guys and gals, i apologize for my premature optimism after descending from 2mg. I have been abilify free for approximately 120 hours now, if I count correctly. Even though my metabolism is extremely slowed down due to thyroid issues, half of it should be out of my system now and I feel like the numbness is getting worse! Omg.
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shinrinyoku wrote:Well guys and gals, i apologize for my premature optimism after descending from 2mg. I have been abilify free for approximately 120 hours now, if I count correctly. Even though my metabolism is extremely slowed down due to thyroid issues, half of it should be out of my system now and I feel like the numbness is getting worse! Omg.
It takes 34 days (yes you read right) getting Abilify out of your system. For me it took 8 weeks to come back to normal. Due to fucking mistake (sorry my language) I took Abilify again (only 2 weeks) and now it´s been 4 months no erection (libido ok, numbness gone, semen normal). So you have to wait at least 34 days before you can say anything about your condition.
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Okay. Thank you, zensan. You gave me hope. I do hope your condition improves as well.

Sometimes I think, that if it doesn't come back, I will either find someone in asexual community or I will renounce the secular world and become a Buddhist nun. Some monks would count this condition as a blessing, for they wouldn't get sidetracked by their sexuality. The only two thoughts, in which I find solace.
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It´s really rare to have persistent sexual dysfunction from Abilify. I have found only too cases... And as I said mine resolved after 8 weeks, but not gradually just suddenly one night! Still hoping it will resolve again eventually...

Where you from? Your nickname gives impression that you are from Japan. My father is Japanese :)
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Funny, I thought you would be Japanese, given the name. I am from central Europe haha. I just love the concept of forest bathing and how it sounds in Japanese.
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shinrinyoku wrote:Funny, I thought you would be Japanese, given the name. I am from central Europe haha. I just love the concept of forest bathing and how it sounds in Japanese.
Nope I´m from Finland :D From where Central Europe?
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