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A member asked:

How long does it take for the restlessness to go away when using abilify (aripiprazole)?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Abilify (aripiprazole): Depends on dose, how long u been on it, if taken with other medications or if dose increased recently. Best to consult the doctor that prescribed it.

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Answered 8/13/2012

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