Is Abilify Prescribed To Treat Anxiety?

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Hello. I suffer from Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). I have suffered from it since I was 6 years of age. My doctor has always had me on Zoloft, but I don't think it's working. He keeps increasing my dosage & it's making me feel sick & irritable. With the Zoloft, I'm taking a seizure medication called Tranxene that's supposed to work like Xanax. These medications put together have made me extremely depressed & anxious. I heard about Abilify & I was wondering if it is prescribed to help Anxiety. Also, what are the side effects for teens?

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No, Abilify isn't used just to treat anxiety, because it is a very potent antipsychotic. And yes, the Tranxene can be used to treat anxiety.

But my main question is what kind of doctor are you seeing? I realize that since you are so young, it may not be entirely up to you, but in this case someone who specializes in treating these types of problems would really be the best person to help you.

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Well, long story short, I had an illness called Sydenham's Chorea when I was 6. My anxiety is an after-affect of the illness. I see a Neurologist & a Pediatrician. A friend of mine suffers from Anxiety & Bi-Polar disorder & suggested that I talk to my doctor about the medicine.
The Tranxene really messed me up & it actually increased my anxiety. That's why I'm trying to find a different medication. I want to find something that kicks in quickly like Xanax, but I don't want to be taking something so addicting.

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