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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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