Abilify
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Abilify Discmelt?;Abilify?
Brand Names: Canada:
Abilify?
Uses
- It is used to treat schizophrenia. It may take 6 weeks to see the full effect.
- It is used to treat manic low mood (depression).
- It is used to treat mood problems.
- It is used to treat bold or forceful actions.
- It is used to treat Tourette's syndrome.
- It is used to treat autism.
- Aripiprazole helps clear your thinking.
- It works on helping social interactions, mood, expression of mood, as well as, delusions, paranoia, and look.
Dosing
How to take
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Follow the diet and workout plan that your doctor told you about.
- Liquid:
- Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
- Oral-disintegrating tablet:
- Do not push the tablet out of the foil when opening. Use dry hands to take it from the foil. Place on your tongue and let it melt. Water is not needed. Do not swallow it whole. Do not chew, break, or crush it.
- Shot:
- It is given as a shot into a muscle.
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