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Hi i'm 17 and i've been on abilify (aripiprazole) for a while. right now i'm on 5mg and i want to stop cold turkey because of the weight gain is this a bad idea?
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Treatment compliance: Hi Perez, It would be best to stay on your treatment and to discuss your concerns with your physician first. The best way to manage your weight is to take charge of the dietary decisions you are making, and to get a good amount of physical exercise. With the right plan, you can get into better shape and still continue your treatment. I absolutely believe you can do this.
Answered 12/1/2015
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Yes.: It's a bad idea. Weight gain can often be managed by diet and exercise; but if it can't, there are alternatives, often in changing to a different medicine -- without going cold turkey. Why hesitate to discuss this with your prescriber? Your concern is valid.
Answered 4/25/2016
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