ABILIFY is a medication that is available as a tablet, orally disintegrating tablet, and oral solution. Its generic name is aripiprazole. The tablets come in several strengths, including 2mg, 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, and 30mg. In addition, there is also a tablet that is embedded with an ingestible event marker (IEM) sensor.
The medication is primarily used to treat a range of mental health conditions , including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder. It works by adjusting the levels of certain chemicals in the brain, including dopamine and serotonin, which can help to improve symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and mood swings.
ABILIFY is generally well-tolerated by most people, but it can cause side effects in some cases. Some of the reported side effects of ABILIFY tablets include headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, insomnia, and weight gain. In rare cases, more serious side effects such as increased risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviors, increased mortality in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis , and other severe adverse reactions have been reported.
Before taking ABILIFY, you should consult with your doctor to discuss your medical history, including any allergies you may have or any other medications you are taking. ABILIFY can interact with certain medications, so it is important to inform your doctor of any other medications you are taking. They will also be able to determine the appropriate dosage for your condition and monitor your progress while you are taking the medication.
ABILIFYABILIFY is a brand name for the drug aripiprazole, which is used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. It is manufactured by Bristol-Myers Squibb in partnership with Otsuka...