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

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

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

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

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

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

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