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

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 bipolar depression.
• 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 bipolar depression.
• Abilify is in the FDA pregnancy category C abilify bipolar depression. This means that it is notknown whether Abilify will be harmful to an unborn baby abilify bipolar depression. Do not take Abilifywithout first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnantduring treatment abilify bipolar depression.
• It is not known whether Abilify passes into breast milk abilify bipolar depression. Do not takeAbilify without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby abilify bipolar depression.

How should I take Abilify?
• Take Abilify exactly as directed by your doctor abilify bipolar depression. 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 bipolar depression.
• Abilify can be taken with or without food abilify bipolar depression.
• Abilify is usually taken once a day abilify bipolar depression. Follow your doctor's instructions abilify bipolar depression.
• It is important to take Abilify regularly to get the most benefit abilify bipolar depression.
• Do not stop taking Abilify without first talking to your doctor, evenif you are feeling well abilify bipolar depression. Even after your symptoms improve, you may require continuoustreatment for quite some time abilify bipolar depression.
• Store Abilify at room temperature away from moisture and heat abilify bipolar depression.

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

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

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

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 bipolar depression.
• 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 bipolar depression.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur abilify bipolar depression. 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 bipolar depression.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur abilify bipolar depression. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome abilify bipolar depression.

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 bipolar depression. Talk to your doctor before taking any other medicinesduring treatment with Abilify abilify bipolar depression.
• Abilify may increase the effects of medicines that are used to controlhigh blood pressure abilify bipolar depression. This could lead to very low blood pressure, dizziness,fainting, and other symptoms abilify bipolar depression. Tell your doctor if you are taking a medicationto lower blood pressure or to treat another heart condition abilify bipolar depression.
• 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 bipolar depression. Tell your doctor about all medicines thatyou are taking and do not take any medicine without first talking to your doctor abilify bipolar depression.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Abilify abilify bipolar depression. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including herbal products abilify bipolar depression.

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

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