fda abilify

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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