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Abilify (aripiprazole)
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5 2162 Mon October 23, 2006
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AbilifyŽ

Generic Name: Aripiprazole ay-ree-PIP-ray-zole

Drug Class: Antipsychotics

 

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Description
This medicine is classified as an antipsychotic medication and is used to treat patients that suffer from delusions, hallucinations, unorganized thought and hostility. This medicine may also be prescribed to treat severe behavioral problems in children.
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General Information
This information is for educational purposes only. Not every known side effect, adverse effect, or drug interaction is in this database. If you have questions about your medicines, talk to your healthcare provider. 

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Proper use of this medicine
Take this medicine exactly as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. This medicine should be taken continually, even if you are feeling better. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Do not take more or less of this medicine that prescribed. Do not share this medicine with other people.
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Missed Dose
Take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses.
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Storage
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.
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Possible Side Effects
    • Check with your doctor AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience diarrhea, vomiting, unsteadiness, difficulty walking, or unusual muscle weakness.
    • This medicine can cause the following side effects:
      • contipation
      • dizziness
      • drowsiness
      • dry mouth
      • headache
      • weight gain
      • restlessness
      • mild thirst
      • frequent urination
      • drowsiness
      • fine hand tremor
      • mild nausea
    • This medicine may increase blood sugar (hyperglycemia). Diabetic patients should be cautious of this and regularly check their blood sugar.
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Warnings/Precautions
    • Several days to weeks may pass before you feel the the full effects of this medicine.
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Overdose
Seek medical attention immediately. U.S. residents can call the national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
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Drug Interactions
    • Let your doctor know if you are taking any of the following types of medications:
      • antacids
      • antihistamines
      • diet pills
      • benztropine (Cogentin)
      • bromocriptine (Parlodel)
      • carbamazepine (Tegretol)
      • dicyclomine (Bentyl)
      • fluoxetine (Prozac)
      • guanethidine (Ismelin)
      • lithium
      • meperidine (Demerol)
      • methyldopa (Aldomet)
      • phenytoin (Dilantin)
      • propranolol (Inderal)
      • sedatives
      • trihexyphenidyl (Artane)
      • valproic acid (Depakene)
      • cold medications
      • medications for depression
      • vitamins and herbs
    • Inform your doctor of all the medications you may use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially if you are taking any of the following:
      • anti-depressant
      • anti-anxiety drugs
      • sparfloxacin
      • grepafloxacin

      • guanethidine
      • guanadrel
      • lithium
      • metrizamide
      • cabergoline

      • tranquilizers
      • barbiturates
      • sleeping pills
      • narcotic pain
        medication (e.g. codeine)
      • other medicines that make you drowsy.
    • Many cough-and-cold products contain ingredients that may add a drowsiness effect. Before you use cough-and-cold medications, ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safe use of those products..

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Pregnancy/Nursing
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. For women: since this medicine is excreted in human breast milk, you should NOT breastfeed while taking this medicine.
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More Information

For more information about this medicine, talk to your healthcare provider.
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Copyright © 2006 PharmClips, Inc. All rights reserved. www.pharmclips.com
This information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions, or adverse effects. This is general information and should not in any event be construed as specific instructions for individual patients. The publisher does not accept any responsibility for the accuracy of the information or the consequences arising from the application, use, or misuse of any of the information contained herein, including any injury and/or damage to any person or property as a matter of product liability, negligence, or otherwise. No warranty, expressed or implied, is made in regard to the contents of this material. The reader is advised to check with their health care provider before making any changes in their drug regimen.



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  On 8 Aug 2006

  By John M. Grohol, Psy.D.


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Achieve
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Registered: June 2006
Posts: 9
Review Date: Sat July 1, 2006 Would you recommend this? No | Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 1 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): none to report
Negative aspects of this (cons): heavy weight gain

I became destabilized and gained @ 20lbs. In a short period of time.
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Beautiful_Pain
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Registered: May 2004
Posts: 1211
Review Date: Sat July 8, 2006 Would you recommend this? No | Total Spent: $25.00| Rating: 6 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): It helped with my auditory hallucinations
Negative aspects of this (cons): Forgetfullness

I couldn't remember things I had just done, if I had eaten or taken meds, even what I had just said. I, personally, will never go back on Abilify or recommend it to anyone. It did help, but the price of side effects were too high for me to continue.
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Suzy5654
Grand Member

Registered: May 2006
Posts: 830
Review Date: Sun September 24, 2006 Would you recommend this? Yes | Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 10 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): cleared up my delusional thinking & helped stabilize my mood
Negative aspects of this (cons): weight gain, sedation, have been unable to get long-term nursing home care insurance due to being on it

Has been very helpful in stopping delusional thinking due to bipolar I, pretty stable mood-wise on it, but also take several other medications so it seems to be a combined effect.


Have gained about 40 lbs. on it & having trouble trying to take it off.
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complic8d
Veteran Member


Registered: January 2005
Posts: 497
Review Date: Tue October 3, 2006 Would you recommend this? Yes | Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 7 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): helped bipolar II
Negative aspects of this (cons): side effects

Abilify seemed to be helping me stay stabilized, but the side effects got so bad I had to stop it.
The side effect I experienced was akathesia. It's this inner feeling of restlessness, having to move (not tremors). They had to give me Inderal (a beta blocker) to help with this side effect while I was weaning off of it. It did seem to help with bipolar symptoms though, and I didn't experience any weight gain.
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VAis4Luvrs
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Registered: October 2006
Posts: 4
Review Date: Mon October 23, 2006 Would you recommend this? Yes | Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 9 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): gives me energy, works well with bipolar I
Negative aspects of this (cons): insomnia (even w/ambien)

all around good drug for me.
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