What is Abilify (Aripiprazole) used for?

Abilify (Aripiprazole) is an oral antipsychotic medication prescribed to treat patients who are suffering from schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. It operates by balancing levels of neurotransmitters in the brain to reduce manic episodes or symptoms such as confusion, hallucinations, or delusions. This action also makes it useful for treating depression in combination with other medications. Your physician may prescribe this medicine to treat other conditions that are not listed here.

How should I use Abilify (Aripiprazole)?

Follow your physician's instructions while using Abilify (Aripiprazole) to get the safest and most effective results from treatment. One tablet is normally taken once each day at the indicated dosage, but your individual regimen will depend on the severity of your symptoms. Swallow these doses whole with a large glass of water. Never crush, chew, or split the tablets as this may destroy or alter the effects of their contents. Ask your physician or pharmacist any questions you have about using the medication to ensure the correct application.

What are the side effects of Abilify (Aripiprazole)?

Some patients using Abilify (Aripiprazole) have reported experience side effects including:

• Headaches
• Dizziness or drowsiness
• Trouble swallowing or breathing
• Upset stomach or constipation
• Insomnia
• Unusual weight gain

Immediately inform your physician if any of these symptoms become worrying to you or if more serious side effects occur such as flu symptoms, seizures, intense headaches, faintness, decreased urination, suicidal thoughts, or jaundice. These conditions may require immediate medical attention or adjustments to your regimen to prevent further complications from appearing.

Please Note

Abilify (Aripiprazole) should not be used to treat patients who have dementia. Also inform your physician if you have Parkinson's disease, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, or epilepsy as these conditions may require reduced dosages or other changes to prevent potential health problems from occurring.

Strictly follow all instructions provided to you by your physician or pharmacist while using Abilify (Aripiprazole). Optimum and safe dosage can differ based on the patient and the condition being treated.

As this medication may be unsafe for certain patients, it is essential you always inform your physician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as well as if you have any allergies, other illnesses, or ongoing health conditions, and if you are taking any other form of medication, supplements, or herbal products.

Immediately seek emergency medical care if you have an allergic or hypersensitive reaction. Common signs of a reaction include hives, swelling, skin rashes, chest pains, as well as trouble breathing or swallowing.