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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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