Pronunciation: AR i PIP ra zole
Brand: Abilify
5 mg, capsule, blue, imprinted with TV 7569
10 mg, oval, pink
15 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with TV, 7581
20 mg, round, white, imprinted with TV, 7582
30 mg, round, pink, imprinted with TV, 7583
2 mg, capsule, green, imprinted with TV 7613
10 mg, round, white, imprinted with 10, 18
20 mg, round, white, imprinted with 20
2 mg, rectangular, green, imprinted with A-006 2
5 mg, rectangular, blue, imprinted with A-007 5
10 mg, rectangular, pink, imprinted with A-008 10
15 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with A-009 15
20 mg, round, white, imprinted with A-010 20
30 mg, round, pink, imprinted with A-011 30
5 mg, rectangular, blue, imprinted with 5, A
15 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with ARI 15, APO
20 mg, round, white, imprinted with ARI 20, APO
30 mg, round, pink, imprinted with ARI 30, APO
10 mg, rectangular, pink, imprinted with A-008 10
15 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with A-009 15
20 mg, round, white, imprinted with A-010 20
30 mg, round, pink, imprinted with A-011 30
5 mg, rectangular, blue, imprinted with A-007 5
15 mg, round, white, imprinted with 253
10 mg, rectangular, pink, imprinted with CL 74
10 mg, round, pink, imprinted with AZ, 3
10 mg, rectangular, pink, imprinted with I, 96
10 mg, capsule, beige, imprinted with 10, P
5 mg, rectangular, blue, imprinted with A, 5
15 mg, round, white, imprinted with 15, 19
15 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with I, 97
15 mg, round, pink, imprinted with 15, P
2 mg, rectangular, green, imprinted with I, 94
20 mg, round, white, imprinted with L254
20 mg, round, white, imprinted with A20
20 mg, rectangular, pink, imprinted with AZ5
20 mg, round, white, imprinted with I, 98
20 mg, round, beige, imprinted with 20, P
30 mg, round, pink, imprinted with A30
30 mg, round, pink, imprinted with AZ6
30 mg, round, pink, imprinted with I, 99
30 mg, round, white, imprinted with 30, P
5 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with AZ, 2
5 mg, rectangular, blue, imprinted with I, 95
10 mg, round, pink, imprinted with 256
10 mg, round, pink, imprinted with 256
15 mg, round, pink, imprinted with L257
15 mg, round, pink, imprinted with L257
10 mg, rectangular, pink, imprinted with 10, A
2 mg, rectangular, green, imprinted with 2, A
Aripiprazole is not approved for use in older adults with dementia-related psychosis.
People with depression or mental illness may have thoughts about suicide. Some young people may have increased suicidal thoughts when first starting a medicine to treat depression. Tell your doctor right away if you have any sudden changes in mood or behavior, or thoughts about suicide.
If you also use antidepressant medicine, do not stop using it suddenly.
Aripiprazole is an antipsychotic medicine that is used to treat schizophrenia in adults and children at least 13 years old.
Aripiprazole is also used in children at least 6 years old to treat Tourette's disorder, or irritability related to autistic disorder.
Aripiprazole is used alone or with a mood stabilizer medicine to treat bipolar I disorder (manic depression) in adults and children at least 10 years old.
Aripiprazole is used with antidepressant medication to treat major depressive disorder in adults.
Aripiprazole may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
You should not take aripiprazole if you are allergic to it.
Aripiprazole may increase the risk of death in older adults with dementia-related psychosis and is not approved for this use.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
People with depression or mental illness may have thoughts about suicide. Some young people may have increased suicidal thoughts when first starting a medicine to treat depression. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Your family or caregivers should also watch for sudden changes in your behavior.
The liquid form (oral solution) of this medication contains sugar. Before taking aripiprazole oral solution, tell your doctor if you have diabetes.
Aripiprazole can cause high blood sugar (hyperglycemia). If you are diabetic, check your blood sugar levels carefully.
The orally disintegrating tablet form of aripiprazole contains phenylalanine and could be harmful if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).
Taking antipsychotic medicine in the last 3 months of pregnancy may cause serious problems in the newborn. Tell your doctor right away if you get pregnant. Do not stop the medicine without your doctor's advice.
If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry to track the effects of aripiprazole on the baby.
Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using this medicine.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Aripiprazole can be taken with or without food.
Swallow the regular tablet whole and do not crush, chew, or break it. Do not split the orally disintegrating tablet.
Measure liquid medicine with the supplied measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).
Allow the orally disintegrating tablet to dissolve in your mouth without chewing.
Your doctor will need to check your progress on a regular basis.
If you also use antidepressant medicine, do not stop using it suddenly or you could have unpleasant symptoms. Ask your doctor before stopping the antidepressant.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Aripiprazole liquid may be used for up to 6 months after opening, but not after the expiration date on the medicine label.
Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Dizziness or drowsiness can cause falls, accidents, or severe injuries.
Avoid drinking alcohol. Dangerous side effects could occur.
While taking aripiprazole, you may be more sensitive to very hot conditions. Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated. Drink plenty of fluids, especially in hot weather and during exercise.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Tell your doctor right away if you have new or sudden changes in mood or behavior, including new or worse depression or anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, more active or talkative, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
You may have increased sexual urges, unusual urges to gamble, or other intense urges while taking this medicine. Talk with your doctor if this occurs.
Common side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medicines at the same time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you use, which may increase side effects or make the medicines less effective.
Many drugs can affect aripiprazole. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed here. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.
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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