A member asked:

Took abilify to augment cymbalta for depression/anxiety. but increased abilify too fast & got akathisia. on top of akathisia, how badly did i shoot myself in the foot? 1)just akathisia 2)nullified augmentation or 3)worse yet, reduced cymbalta effect?

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Skeptical: A healthy dose of questioning is good. The makers of Cymbalta are under fire for deceptive marketing of this medication, though it's definitely helpful for some people and some conditions. Your question poses 3 scenarios associated with Cymbalta Abilify (aripiprazole) combo. It's likely just akathisia which likely diminishes with reduced dose. The augmentation theory is unsound. Reducing Cymb effect unlikely.

Answered 7/12/2015

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Depression: If you are not comfortable or unsure about the medication your Doctor prescribed then it is advisable to get a second opinion from a Psychiatrist after you have had a complete physical exam by your Primary Care Physician to rule out any underlying illness. A Clinical Psychologist can also help you with psychotherapy.

Answered 7/16/2019

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