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I have been taking abilify (aripiprazole) and have had a decreased appetite lately, do you think it is due to the abilify (aripiprazole)? also no food sounds appealing.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Probably not: Abilify (aripiprazole) is more often associated with increased appetite and weight gain.

Answered 6/24/2014

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A member asked:

I have been taking abilify (aripiprazole) and have had a decreased appetite lately, do you think it is due to the abilify (aripiprazole)? also no food sounds appealing.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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