Basic Information On Abilify
Abilify is an antipsychotic medicine. It helps the actions of certain chemicals in the brain. Abilify is used for the treatment of psychotic disorders like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression). It can be used in combination with other medicines used for the treatment of major depressive disorders in adults. Abilify also helps in the treatment of irritability and symptoms of mood swings, aggression, self-injury and temper tantrums related to autistic conditions in children in the age group of 6 years or older. It is a prescription drug.
Precautions / Side Effects for Abilify
Abilify (Aripiprazole) should not be used for the treatment of dementia. Use of brand or generic Abilifly can cause sudden death, heart failure or pneumonia in aged patients suffering from dementia-related conditions. You should consult your doctor if, on taking brand or generic Abilify you have uncontrolled muscle movements, fever with stiff muscles, fast heart rate, numbness or weakness, visionary problems, severe headache, speech problems or problems with balance. Abilify can lead to impairment of thinking or reactions. Therefore, you should be very cautious while driving or doing any work where you need to be alert. You should avoid drinking alcohol as it can increase the risk of side effects of the Abilify drug.
While taking Aripiprazole, you should avoid getting dehydrated or overheated. Therefore, you should drink plenty of fluids. FDA has categorized it as type C drug. Though it is not known if it can cause harm to an unborn child, it is advisable to let your doctor know about your pregnancy before taking the medicine.
Abilify Dosage
The recommended dosage of Abilify in patients suffering from schizophrenia is 10 to 15mg per day and for adolescents about 2 mg per day. For patients with bipolar disorder, once a day dosage of 15mg is recommended and for adolescents and children less than 17 years and above 13 years, a dosage of 2 mg once a day is recommended. You should not increase the dosage before two weeks as this is the minimum time to achieve some sign of improvement after taking this treatment.
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