Abilify

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Brand Name: Abilify

Generic Name: Aripiprazole

Primary Use: Schizophrenia, Bipolar I, Depression(adjunct)

Dosage Forms:

• Oral tablets of 2mg, 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg and 30mg
• Oral disintegrating tablets of 10mg and 15mg
• Oral solution of 1mg/mL
• Injection 9.75mg/1.3mL single dose vial.

Common Side Effects:

• Impulsive behaviour
• Depression
• Suicidal thoughts
• Extrapyramidal symptoms
• Stroke
• Seizures
• Difficulty in swallowing
• Priapism
• Decreased blood pressure
• Racing heart
• Confusion
• High fever
• Muscle stiffness
• Increase in blood sugar
• Allergic reactions

How long should it be taken?

Abilify is for long term use, from many years to life long.

Most common consequences of long-term use:

• Disorders related to movements like tardive dyskinesia
• Increase in weight
• Increase in cholesterol levels
• Metabolic changes resulting in diabetes mellitus

Effectiveness:

• Researches have shown that Abilify is effective in treating symptoms of schizophrenia and bipolar disorders.
• Abilify helps in managing symptoms of mania and mixed episodes in bipolar disorder, alleviates symptoms and stabilizes mood.