abilify 10mg

What is Abilify?
• Abilify is an antipsychotic medication abilify 10mg. It works by changing the actionsof chemicals in the brain abilify 10mg.
• Abilify is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia abilify 10mg.
• Abilify may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide abilify 10mg.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Abilify?
• Before taking Abilify, tell your doctor if you have
· liver disease;
· heart disease or other heart problems such as high blood pressure,angina, previous heart attack, or irregular heartbeats; or
· seizures or epilepsy abilify 10mg.
• You may not be able to take Abilify, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listedabove abilify 10mg.
• Abilify is in the FDA pregnancy category C abilify 10mg. This means that it is notknown whether Abilify will be harmful to an unborn baby abilify 10mg. Do not take Abilifywithout first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnantduring treatment abilify 10mg.
• It is not known whether Abilify passes into breast milk abilify 10mg. Do not takeAbilify without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby abilify 10mg.

How should I take Abilify?
• Take Abilify exactly as directed by your doctor abilify 10mg. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you
• Take each dose with a full glass of water abilify 10mg.
• Abilify can be taken with or without food abilify 10mg.
• Abilify is usually taken once a day abilify 10mg. Follow your doctor's instructions abilify 10mg.
• It is important to take Abilify regularly to get the most benefit abilify 10mg.
• Do not stop taking Abilify without first talking to your doctor, evenif you are feeling well abilify 10mg. Even after your symptoms improve, you may require continuoustreatment for quite some time abilify 10mg.
• Store Abilify at room temperature away from moisture and heat abilify 10mg.

What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember, during the same day abilify 10mg. Ifyou do not remember until the next day, skip the missed dose and take only theregular daily dose abilify 10mg. Do not take a double dose of the medication abilify 10mg.

What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention abilify 10mg.
• Symptoms of an Abilify overdose include drowsiness and vomiting abilify 10mg.

What should I avoid while taking Abilify?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities abilify 10mg. Abilify may cause dizziness or drowsiness abilify 10mg. If you experience dizzinessor drowsiness, avoid these activities abilify 10mg.
• Dizziness may be more likely to occur when you rise from a sitting orlying position abilify 10mg. Rise slowly to prevent dizziness and a possible fall abilify 10mg.
• Avoid alcohol while taking Abilify abilify 10mg. Alcohol may increase drowsiness anddizziness while taking Abilify abilify 10mg.
• Avoid becoming overheated while taking Abilify abilify 10mg. Abilify may affect bodytemperature regulation abilify 10mg. Use caution in hot weather and during exercise abilify 10mg. Drinkplenty of fluids abilify 10mg.

What are the possible side effects of Abilify?
• Call your doctor immediately if you experience uncontrollable movementsof the mouth, tongue, cheeks, jaw, arms, or legs; muscle spasms of the faceor neck; severe restlessness or tremor; fever; muscle rigidity; sweating; irregularpulse; or fast or irregular heartbeats abilify 10mg.
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takingAbilify and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat;swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); or
· difficulty swallowing; or
· seizures abilify 10mg.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur abilify 10mg. Continueto take Abilify and talk to your doctor if you experience
· headache;
· blurred vision;
· tremor or weakness;
· dizziness or drowsiness;
· nausea, vomiting, or constipation;
· difficulty sleeping; or
· weight gain abilify 10mg.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur abilify 10mg. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome abilify 10mg.

What other drugs will affect Abilify?
• Many drugs may affect the way that Abilify is metabolized ("brokendown") in the body, leading to higher or lower than expected levels ofthe medication in the blood abilify 10mg. Talk to your doctor before taking any other medicinesduring treatment with Abilify abilify 10mg.
• Abilify may increase the effects of medicines that are used to controlhigh blood pressure abilify 10mg. This could lead to very low blood pressure, dizziness,fainting, and other symptoms abilify 10mg. Tell your doctor if you are taking a medicationto lower blood pressure or to treat another heart condition abilify 10mg.
• Abilify may increase the effects of drugs that cause drowsiness, includingantidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, sedatives (medicines that treat insomnia),pain relievers, anxiety medicines, muscle relaxants, and any other drug thatmakes you feel sleepy or relaxed abilify 10mg. Tell your doctor about all medicines thatyou are taking and do not take any medicine without first talking to your doctor abilify 10mg.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Abilify abilify 10mg. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including herbal products abilify 10mg.

Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has more information about Abilify written for healthprofessionals that you may read abilify 10mg.

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