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What is Abilify?
• Abilify is an antipsychotic medication abilify depression. It works by changing the actionsof chemicals in the brain abilify depression.
• Abilify is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia abilify depression.
• Abilify may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide abilify 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 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 depression.
• Abilify is in the FDA pregnancy category C abilify depression. This means that it is notknown whether Abilify will be harmful to an unborn baby abilify depression. Do not take Abilifywithout first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnantduring treatment abilify depression.
• It is not known whether Abilify passes into breast milk abilify depression. Do not takeAbilify without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby abilify depression.

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

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

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

What should I avoid while taking Abilify?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities abilify depression. Abilify may cause dizziness or drowsiness abilify depression. If you experience dizzinessor drowsiness, avoid these activities abilify depression.
• Dizziness may be more likely to occur when you rise from a sitting orlying position abilify depression. Rise slowly to prevent dizziness and a possible fall abilify depression.
• Avoid alcohol while taking Abilify abilify depression. Alcohol may increase drowsiness anddizziness while taking Abilify abilify depression.
• Avoid becoming overheated while taking Abilify abilify depression. Abilify may affect bodytemperature regulation abilify depression. Use caution in hot weather and during exercise abilify depression. Drinkplenty of fluids abilify 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 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 depression.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur abilify 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 depression.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur abilify depression. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome abilify 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 depression. Talk to your doctor before taking any other medicinesduring treatment with Abilify abilify depression.
• Abilify may increase the effects of medicines that are used to controlhigh blood pressure abilify depression. This could lead to very low blood pressure, dizziness,fainting, and other symptoms abilify depression. Tell your doctor if you are taking a medicationto lower blood pressure or to treat another heart condition abilify 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 depression. Tell your doctor about all medicines thatyou are taking and do not take any medicine without first talking to your doctor abilify depression.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Abilify abilify depression. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including herbal products abilify depression.

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

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