stopping abilify

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

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

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

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

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

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

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