Question 1

Is there a drug similar to abilify / sandoz arizofy 5mg that does not cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

All the drugs in this class are inclined to put on weight. Good Luck

Question 2

Is aripiprazole a new drug?

Accepted Answer

Abilify (aripiprazole) was approved in 2002. Fda indications include: schizophrenia, acute manic and mixed episodes associated with bipolar disorder; an adjunct for the treatment of major depressive disorder; to treat irritability in children with autism. It is a Dopamine receptor partial agonist, which makes it unique compared to prior medications (even relatively new ones) for schizophrenia.

Question 3

What is the drug abilify (aripiprazole) for?

Accepted Answer

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 4

Can you tell me more about the drug abilify (aripiprazole)?

Accepted Answer

Abilify (aripiprazole) is in the atypical antipsychotic class of medications and is approved for use in schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and adjunctively with an antidepressant for treatment resistant depression. If you're looking for more information on it i would recommend you go to www dot drugs.Com and type in abilify (aripiprazole). Best wishes.

Question 5

What other drug can be substituted for abilify (aripiprazole)?

Accepted Answer

Other medications in the same class are geodon, seroquel, and latuda (lurasidone).  However, they are all different and your treating physician should help you decide which might be best for you.

Question 6

Is weight gain from abilify (aripiprazole) just temporary when you up a dose? or do you continue to gain weight as long as you take the meds?

Accepted Answer

Although Abilify (aripiprazole) is less likely than some others in this class ( atypical antipsychotics) to cause weight gain, it certainly can do it, presumably by increasing resistance to Insulin in part. You need to watch this closely, watch diet and try to exercise. It can be very helpful so try to weigh risks and benefits. You can lose the weight if you get off it but it's not all that easy.

Question 7

What are the possible treatments for akathisia caused by aripiprazole after one month of stoping the med ? i have taken it alone for 4 months .

Accepted Answer

Anticholinergic drugs such as Benztropine Mesylate (cogentin), , trihexyphenidyl (artane) , Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and antihypertensive propanolol , a beta blocker, are used for the akathisia of antipsychotic drugs like aripiprazole. Stopping the medication  after a month will  sometimes be sufficient as the medication  gets out of the system.

Question 8

What is a substitute med for abilify (aripiprazole). i can not afford it or genetic as i no longer can get samples? i take 1/2 of 5 mg night

Accepted Answer

See:  http://www.drugs.com/price-guide/abilify   There is reportedly a generic form but if you can not use that - don't know what to tell you.

Question 9

Is the effect of sertraline on dopamine similar to the effect of aripiprazole ?

Accepted Answer

Sertraline partially blocks Dopamine reuptake pumps leaving more Dopamine in the synaptic cleft to be available to trigger the neuron downstream.For instance, too much Dopamine in certain parts of the brain can cause symptoms such as delusions, while too little Dopamine in other parts of the brain can cause symptoms such as a lack of emotion and energy. Dopamine is thought to be adjusted in these various parts of the brain to proper levels by abilify (aripiprazole). It does not simply block the receptor sites.

Question 10

Besides abilify (aripiprazole) and seroquil,  what other meds are used in conjunction with anti-depressants to treat mdd?

Accepted Answer

There are so many medications that can be used in conjunction with antidepressants, such as lithium, olanzapine, thyroid hormone, fish oil, l-methyl folate, (folic acid) and antidepressant combinations.  Psychotherapy along with medication are often more effective than either alone.  It's best to consult with you physician to get a personalized answer to your question.

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Is aripiprazole a new drug?

What is the drug abilify (aripiprazole) for?

Can you tell me more about the drug abilify (aripiprazole)?

What other drug can be substituted for abilify (aripiprazole)?

Is weight gain from abilify (aripiprazole) just temporary when you up a dose? or do you continue to gain weight as long as you take the meds?

What are the possible treatments for akathisia caused by aripiprazole after one month of stoping the med ? i have taken it alone for 4 months .

What is a substitute med for abilify (aripiprazole). i can not afford it or genetic as i no longer can get samples? i take 1/2 of 5 mg night

Is the effect of sertraline on dopamine similar to the effect of aripiprazole ?

Besides abilify (aripiprazole) and seroquil, what other meds are used in conjunction with anti-depressants to treat mdd?

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