abilify overdose

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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