Do you or someone you know struggle with schizophrenia bipolar disorder irritability associated with autism or major depressive disorder if so abilify might be for you abilify is a trade name for the generic medication aeroprazole abilify is a second generation anti-psychotic drug otherwise known as a mood stabilizer abilify works by enhancing and or inhibiting
Dopamine and serotonin levels in order to balance the levels of these neurotransmitters within you abilify is thought to be a dopamine serotonin system stabilizer as an antipsychotic the fda has approved abilify for a number of different uses these uses include decreasing manifestations of schizophrenia decreasing mania and bipolar patients decreasing symptoms of
Depression or major depressive disorder in combination with antidepressants decreasing agitation associated with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder decreasing emotional and behavioral symptoms of irritability and decreasing incidence of ticks abilify can be administered as a tablet or oral solution for most indications intramuscular injections are only available
For treatment of agitation associated with schizophrenia or bipolar mania abilify comes in dosages of 2 5 10 15 20 and 30 milligram tablets patients should consult their doctor about how and when to take abilify people taking abilify should not stop taking abilify or change how they are taking this medication without first consulting their physician abilify is
Pre approved for use in treatment of major depressive disorder in combination with other antidepressants such as zoloft welbutrin prozac and lexapro though data on fda approval for combination usage is limited off-label uses of abilify include use for insomnia delusional disorders and anxiety spectrum disorders abilify was once marketed to seniors suffering
From dementia and alzheimer’s disease as an off-label use abilify settled a lawsuit for these allegations as abilified was not approved for use in treating alzheimer’s or dementia common side effects of abilify include nausea vomiting insomnia or difficulty sleeping compulsive gambling compulsive shopping hyper sexual activity suicidal thoughts weight gain or
Uncontrollable body movements otherwise known as tardive dyskinesia as an atypical antipsychotic or second generation antipsychotic abilify carries a decreased risk of movement disorders and higher risk metabolic side effects such as increased blood sugar measurements increased blood pressure and increased cholesterol abilify has two black box warnings use of
Abilify may cause suicidal thoughts in young children adolescents and young adults elderly patients with dementia may also be at increased risk of death if they take abilify it is recommended that those taking abilify avoid operating heavy machinery or driving until it is determined how abilify affects them as abilify is known to cause drowsiness please consult
Your doctor if you are suffering from any of these two black box warnings abilify is known to interact with a number of drugs including those prescribed for hypertension benzodiazepines specific antibiotics and antifungals antidepressants and anti-convulsants it is recommended that you consult your doctor and pharmacist about all the medications you are currently
On before you begin taking abilify abilify is currently combating a number of lawsuits relating to the serious side effects of abilify including the compulsive disorders that have led to serious gambling however if you are eager to control your aggression mania or depression abilify might be the right option for you call your doctor to ask about abilify today
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Abilify Pharm Commercial By Sabrina Rivas
