"this is the first medicine since i&#039;ve been diagnosed with bipolar 1 that makes me feel normal. i started on 20mg for a week then went up to 40mg for 5 wks now. unfortunately my insurance won&#039;t cover it so now my psych is giving me abilify samples. i&#039;m not happy about this because in past yr latuda has worked the best without any side effects. latuda made it possible to actually function as a mother and full time worker. i&#039;m afraid to go on abilify i don&#039;t want to feel crazy again especially after finally feeling normal for once. "