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abilify (aripiprazole) 10 mg?

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Antipsychotic: Ability is an atypical  antipsychotic. It is used to treat a number of different symptoms and illnesses.

Question 2

how does abilify (aripiprazole) work?

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Abilify (aripiprazole): Abilify (aripiprazole) is partial Dopamine agonist (some increase in dopamine) plus serotonin antagonist, both of which cause some agitation & sweating.

Question 3

is abilify (aripiprazole) safe to take?

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Side effects: All medications have potential side effects.  Some of those that can occur with ability include akathesia (ants in your pants sensation), weight gain, increased fats in blood, increased blood sugar. There is a theoretic risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome and tardive dyskinesia. It is a medication that many of my patients use with good results. Take care.

Question 4

how effective is abilify (aripiprazole)?

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Can be effective: Abilify (aripiprazole) can be quite effective for both positive and negative psychotic symptoms. It can also be used to treat depression, mania & hypomania.

Question 5

what is abilify (aripiprazole) good for?

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A FEW THINGS: Abilify (aripiprazole) is in the class of atypical anti-psychotics or second generation. Abilfy has indications for schizophrenia which is a psychotic disorder and for bipolar disorder and for augmentation of a an antidepressant for depression. Comes in a variety of doses in pill form. Will be available in long acting injection.

Question 6

what is the drug abilify (aripiprazole) for?

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Antipsychotic: Abilify (aripiprazole) has mainly been used to treat mood disorders, such as bipolar disorder.  It is quite often used in conjunction with other medications for schizophrenia with mood features and even depression.  It stabilizes the mood, and calms one down if manic, irritable or in a negative mood.

Question 7

can i take abilify (aripiprazole) by itself?

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Abilify (aripiprazole): If prescribed, yes.

Question 8

how long to adjust to abilify (aripiprazole)?

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Abilify (aripiprazole) adjustment: Most people who respond to Abilify (aripiprazole) do so in 2 weeks at 5 mg daily.  Sometimes, your physician may start at a lower dose so it may take longer or require a dose change upward to be sure.  Abilify (aripiprazole) has a very very long length of time in the body.  I always tell patients that we may have to decrease the abilfy dose with time.  I watch carefully for side effects later on in treatment-unusual situation.

Question 9

how does abilify (aripiprazole) help a person?

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A # of ways: Abilify (aripiprazole) can be used to treat depression, mania, hypomania & psychotic symptoms.

Question 10

would someone get "high" from abilify (aripiprazole)?

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What is High?: Notable side effects--sedtion, fatigue, depression, Dizziness, ataxia, slurred speech, weakness. Forgetfullness, confusion, hyper -excitability, nervousness, rare hallucinations, mania, rare hypotension, dry mouth.  
Lifte threatenting effectts--Resp. depression, rare hepatic dysfunction, blood dyscrasias.

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