Simran Gupta Simran Gupta Asked 8 months ago

Does abilify cause weight gain?

I've started taking a new medicine called Abilify, and I'm really trying to manage my weight. My friend mentioned that some psychiatric medicines can cause weight gain. Is Abilify one of those medications that commonly leads to weight gain?

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Sister Shiny Sister Shiny Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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Yes, weight gain is a common side effect of Abilify, though it usually causes less weight gain compared to other antipsychotics. It is because it can increase your appetite. Try to monitor your portions and talk to your prescribing doctor if you notice sudden changes.

Amit Saxena Amit Saxena Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Yes, it can cause weight gain for some people. Keeping a daily food log helps a lot to manage the increased appetite.

Vikram Rathore Vikram Rathore Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

It can indeed cause some weight gain due to metabolic changes and increased cravings. Don't feel discouraged or harsh on yourself. We can manage this safely by discussing a proper lifestyle plan with your doctor.

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Riya Kapoor Riya Kapoor Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Yes, Abilify is known to cause mild to moderate weight gain. I highly suggest using a calorie tracker app to monitor your daily intake, as the medicine can make you eat mindlessly. It really helps keep things under control!

Siddharth Goel Siddharth Goel Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Yes, it can mess with your metabolism and appetite, leading to weight gain. But you can definitely combat this by staying active, lifting some weights, and keeping high-protein snacks handy instead of junk. Keep moving!

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Sunita Deshpande Sunita Deshpande Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

I ignored my weight gain on a similar medicine thinking it was normal, but it ended up affecting my thyroid and cholesterol. Please don't ignore it. Ask your doctor to do a metabolic blood panel checkup to catch any issues early.

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