Aripiprazole
ARIPiprazole 5MG
What is Aripiprazole?
Aripiprazole is an atypical antipsychotic medication primarily used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It functions by modulating dopamine and serotonin receptors, thereby stabilizing mood and psychotic symptoms. Aripiprazole is known for its unique pharmacological profile, which can lead to fewer metabolic side effects compared to other antipsychotics.
Side Effects
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Compulsive behavior or intense urges you cannot control
- Anxiety, irritability, nervousness, restlessness, trouble sleeping
Warnings
- This medicine may cause the following problems: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), a neurologic disorder than can be life-threateningTardive dyskinesia (muscle movements you cannot control)Changes in blood sugar levelsUnusual changes in behavior, including gambling urges, binge or compulsive eating, or compulsive shopping, or sexual urgesSeizures
- For some children, teenagers, and young adults, this medicine may increase mental or emotional problems. This may lead to thoughts of suicide and violence. Talk with your doctor right away if you have any thoughts or behavior changes that concern you. Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has a history of bipolar disorder or suicide attempts.
- This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy, or may cause trouble with thinking or controlling body movements, which may lead to falls, fractures, or other injuries. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Stand or sit up slowly if you feel lightheaded or dizzy.
- You may get overheated more easily while you are using this medicine. Be careful when you exercise or you are outside in hot or humid weather. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have heart or blood vessel disease, heart rhythm problems, diabetes, heart failure, high or low blood pressure, high cholesterol, or a history of seizures, heart attack, or stroke.
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What is Aripiprazole ?
Aripiprazole is an atypical antipsychotic medication primarily used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It functions by modulating dopamine and serotonin receptors, thereby stabilizing mood and psychotic symptoms. Aripiprazole is known for its unique pharmacological profile, which can lead to fewer metabolic side effects compared to other antipsychotics.
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- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Compulsive behavior or intense urges you cannot control
- Anxiety, irritability, nervousness, restlessness, trouble sleeping
- Confusion, unusual behavior, depressed mood, thoughts of hurting yourself or others
- Unusual tiredness or sleepiness
- Lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting
- Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, body aches
- Increased hunger or thirst, change in how much or how often you urinate
- Seizures
- Sweating, uneven heartbeat, muscle stiffness
- Jerky muscle movements you cannot control (often in your face, tongue, or jaw)
- This medicine may cause the following problems: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), a neurologic disorder than can be life-threateningTardive dyskinesia (muscle movements you cannot control)Changes in blood sugar levelsUnusual changes in behavior, including gambling urges, binge or compulsive eating, or compulsive shopping, or sexual urgesSeizures
- For some children, teenagers, and young adults, this medicine may increase mental or emotional problems. This may lead to thoughts of suicide and violence. Talk with your doctor right away if you have any thoughts or behavior changes that concern you. Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has a history of bipolar disorder or suicide attempts.
- This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy, or may cause trouble with thinking or controlling body movements, which may lead to falls, fractures, or other injuries. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Stand or sit up slowly if you feel lightheaded or dizzy.
- You may get overheated more easily while you are using this medicine. Be careful when you exercise or you are outside in hot or humid weather. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have heart or blood vessel disease, heart rhythm problems, diabetes, heart failure, high or low blood pressure, high cholesterol, or a history of seizures, heart attack, or stroke.
- Tell your doctor if you have phenylketonuria (PKU). The disintegrating tablet contains phenylalanine.
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
- This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.
- Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.