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| Typical Brand Names: Abilify |
| Generic Names: Aripiprazole |
| Classification: Anti Psychotics | |
(These are common indications for Abilify. There may be additional conditions not listed here. Check with your doctor if you have questions about your specific condition).
| Generic Name | Brand Name | Qty | Price | |
| Aripiprazole 10mg | Abilify 10mg | 30 | $49.99 |  |
| Aripiprazole 15mg | Abilify 15mg | 30 | $69.99 | |
| Aripiprazole 10mg | Abilify 10mg | 60 | $69.99 | |
| Aripiprazole 15mg | Abilify 15mg | 60 | $99.99 | |
| Aripiprazole 10mg | Abilify 10mg | 90 | $89.99 | |
| Aripiprazole 15mg | Abilify 15mg | 90 | $129.99 | |
What is the most important information I should know about Abilify:
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Abilify may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities.
Avoid alcohol while taking Abilify. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while taking Abilify.
What is Abilify:
Abilify is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in the brain.
Abilify is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia and acute bipolar mania.
Abilify may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
How Take Abilify:
Take Abilify exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you
Take each dose with a full glass of water.
Abilify can be taken with or without food.
Abilify is usually taken once a day. Follow your doctor's instructions.
It is important to take Abilify regularly to get the most benefit.
Do not stop taking Abilify without first talking to your doctor, even if you are feeling well. Even after your symptoms improve, you may require continuous treatment for quite some time.
Missed Dose:
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember, during the same day. If you do not remember until the next day, skip the missed dose and take only the regular daily dose. Do not take a double dose of the medication.
Overdose:
Seek emergency medical attention.
Symptoms of an Abilify overdose include drowsiness and vomiting.
What should I avoid while taking Abilify:
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Abilify may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities.
Dizziness may be more likely to occur when you rise from a sitting or lying position. Rise slowly to prevent dizziness and a possible fall.
Avoid alcohol while taking Abilify. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while taking Abilify.
Avoid becoming overheated while taking Abilify. Abilify may affect body temperature regulation. Use caution in hot weather and during exercise. Drink plenty of fluids.
Possible Side Effects:
Call your doctor immediately if you experience uncontrollable movements of the mouth, tongue, cheeks, jaw, arms, or legs; muscle spasms of the face or neck; severe restlessness or tremor; fever; muscle rigidity; sweating; irregular pulse; or fast or irregular heartbeats.
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Abilify and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:
- swelling of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
- or difficulty swallowing;
- frequent urination;
- increased thirst or hunger;
- or seizures.
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Abilify and talk to your doctor if you experience
- headache;
- blurred vision;
- tremor or weakness;
- dizziness or drowsiness;
- nausea, vomiting, or constipation;
- difficulty sleeping;
- or weight gain.
Hyperglycemia (increased blood sugar) has been reported in patients treated with atypical antipsychotics including Abilify. Talk to your doctor if you experience any signs of hyperglycemia including excessive thirst, frequent urination, excessive hunger, or weakness.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Storage:
Store Abilify tablets at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Abilify oral solution should be stored in the refrigerator and can be used for up to 6 months after opening.
What other drugs will affect Abilify:
Many drugs may affect the way that Abilify is metabolized ("broken down") in the body, leading to higher or lower than expected levels of the medication in the blood. Talk to your doctor before taking any other medicines during treatment with Abilify.
Abilify may increase the effects of medicines that are used to control high blood pressure. This could lead to very low blood pressure, dizziness, fainting, and other symptoms. Tell your doctor if you are taking a medication to lower blood pressure or to treat another heart condition.
Abilify may increase the effects of drugs that cause drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, sedatives (medicines that treat insomnia), pain relievers, anxiety medicines, muscle relaxants, and any other drug that makes you feel sleepy or relaxed. Tell your doctor about all medicines that you are taking and do not take any medicine without first talking to your doctor.
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Abilify. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.
What does my medication look like:
Abilify is available with a prescription under the generic name Aripiprazole. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.
- Abilify 10 mg-pink, rectangular tablets
- Abilify 15 mg-yellow, round tablets
- Abilify 20 mg-white, round tablets
- Abilify 30 mg-pink, round tablets
Note:
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed
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