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Can abilify (aripiprazole) be used to cure dysthymia without the support of any other antidepressants?

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Dr. Yun Tran answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Not usually: abilify (aripiprazole) is usually used as an additional therapy to an anti-depressant, not as monotherapy.

Answered 3/5/2016

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