Question 1

I take lamictal, pristiq (desvenlafaxine) and abilify and have deve loped tremors.  could any of these be the cause?

Accepted Answer

I know that both Lamictal and Abilify can cause tremors. I know that some people develop a tremor when coming off of pristiq (desvenlafaxine).

Question 2

On all my meds except abilify (aripiprazole) , and i have continued to have tremors and i can't be still, my arms  and legs shaking all the time. heart races. help! ?

Accepted Answer

Your Abilify (aripiprazole) can cause these extra-pyramidal symptoms - have you just stopped it recently? The half life is 75 hours so it could take 2 weeks to wear off!

Question 3

I got out of rehab for alcohol and ativan 4 days ago. while i was in rehab i was started on neurontin 600 mg tid, abilfy 5 mg qd, vistaril 50 mg q4 hrs prn, baclofen 20 mg q hs, naltrexone 50 mg q hs.  i've been having tremors and i'm very dizzy when i st

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately your question was cut off.  To provide you the best response I will need to know the complete question.   You are on some potent medications that might make you dizzy  but don't stop without checking with a physician.   You should have had a followup appointment.

Question 4

What causes a person in their early 40's to get shakes and or small tremors for no apparent reason?

Accepted Answer

Their are many possibilities.  Best thing to do is make an appointment with your doctor for an examination to find the cause.  Be sure you are living a healthy life style without drugs or alcohol that could be causing you a problem.

Question 5

What could possibly causes a tremor?

Accepted Answer

Many conditions can cause tremor most are benign and some others are not.

Question 6

How is rexulti different from abilify?

Accepted Answer

Brexpiprazole has lower potential for side effects like insomnia, nausea, restlessness & akathisia compared to aripiprazole. Compared with other atypical antipsychotics there may be lower risk for weight gain, sedation, extrapyramidal sx's and ^'ed prolactin levels. REF:  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4749739/.  I hear that Rexulti is pretty expensive.

Question 7

Can arthritis cause tremors?

Accepted Answer

Arthritis does not cause tremors.

Question 8

Can anxiety cause internal tremors?

Accepted Answer

Not sure what do you mean by 'internal tremors' , if you meant cramping/upset stomach, yes anxiety can cause such symptoms

Question 9

Why am i shaking and having tremors?

Accepted Answer

The cause varies.  Is the tremor the same on both sides?  Does it occur while sitting quietly, or when holding a glass of water or a laser pointer?  Does it occur every day?  Does it affect hand writing?  These are some of the important questions to answer to determine the cause.

Question 10

Abilify (aripiprazole) and weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Yes weight gain is possible as with all medications in this class. Abilify (aripiprazole) may have less of an issue than some others like zyprexa or seroquel.

Abilify and tremors

I take lamictal, pristiq (desvenlafaxine) and abilify and have deve loped tremors. could any of these be the cause?

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On all my meds except abilify (aripiprazole) , and i have continued to have tremors and i can't be still, my arms and legs shaking all the time. heart races. help! ?

I got out of rehab for alcohol and ativan 4 days ago. while i was in rehab i was started on neurontin 600 mg tid, abilfy 5 mg qd, vistaril 50 mg q4 hrs prn, baclofen 20 mg q hs, naltrexone 50 mg q hs. i've been having tremors and i'm very dizzy when i st

What causes a person in their early 40's to get shakes and or small tremors for no apparent reason?

What could possibly causes a tremor?

How is rexulti different from abilify?

Can arthritis cause tremors?

Can anxiety cause internal tremors?

Why am i shaking and having tremors?

Abilify (aripiprazole) and weight gain?

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