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Abilify ( Aripiprazole ) data sheet
Uses
Aripiprazole (Abilify®) is prescribed for symptoms of schizophrenia in persons 13 years of age and older. It is also used alone or as an add-on to treat co-occurring symptoms of mania and depression in adults, teenagers, and children 10 years of age and older who have bipolar disorder.
Aripiprazole is also used as an add-on with an antidepressant to treat depression when symptoms cannot be controlled by the antidepressant alone. Aripiprazole is prescribed for treament of children 6 to 17 years of age who have autistic disorder.
Aripiprazole is an atypical antipsychotic - a class of drugs that changes neural activity.
Side effects
Aripiprazole may cause side effects. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms become severe or persistent:
- headache
- nervousness
- drowsiness
- dizziness
- heartburn
- constipation
- diarrhea
- stomach pain
- weight gain
- increased appetite
- increased salivation
- pain, especially in the arms, legs, or joints
More serious side effects
Some side effects are more serious than others. The following symptoms require immediate medical attention:
- seizures
- slow, fast, or irregular heartbeat
- chest pain
- changes in vision
- unusual movements of your body or face that you cannot control
- high fever
- muscle stiffness
- confusion
- sweating
- rash
- hives
- itching
- swelling of the eyes, face, mouth, lips, tongue, throat, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- tightening of the neck muscles
- tightness in the throat
Aripiprazole may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
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