side effects abilify

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

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

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

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

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

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

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