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Do you know if abilify (aripiprazole) is better regarding side effects than lithium?

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Dr. Marcie Berman answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

It depends: I know that is almost always my answer regarding medication side effects, but the fact is that every person is different. Both lithium and ability have reported side effects. It is impossible to say which will be better for you.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 1/29/2017

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