abilify effective for depression

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

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

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

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

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

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

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