I began taking Abilify yesterday. I tend to have side effects with all meds, especially mood-altering drugs. I’m bi-polar with rapid cycling (just now being treated for the first time). One of the major (“report-to-your-doctor”) side effects is chest pain. But do they mean any chest pain, or pain that could be caused by aspiration pneumonia (Abilify can sometimes screw with the muscles you use to swallow)? If anyone knows where I can find specific information describing the chest pain and the reason behind it (pneumonia or not), I’d appreciate a link. I am also having some pain and numbness in my left arm. The reason I’m not in the ER is I have Fibromyalgia, and these symptoms are “normal” for me under certain circumstances. Knowing the difference is tough; but, if I know what type of chest pain is a problem with Abilify, I can make a judgment call. Doc’s office is closed, and likely will be all weekend. Otherwise, I’d call. My ER is very unreliable – I’m in a small town – so I only want to go in as a last resort.
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doctors should have emergency numbers for you to contact them after hours—try calling the office number and see if an answering service picks up..
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i actually helped create abilify go to the web site for abilify and find out the side effects. i am sorry you have fibromyalgia i have endrometrious. i did the research on abilify i worked at bristol myers squibb for 17 years and that was one of the drugs i worked on. i miss working there. how long does the pain last? does it go away and how long have you been on abilify? when i took it it gave me a side effect of tmj and racey thoughts. it is suppose to be a very good drug very little side effects though i did not really like it. how many milligrams are you on?