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What are the major side-effects of abilify (aripiprazole)?

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Abilify (aripiprazole) side-effects: Major adverse reactions include: involuntary muscle movements, stroke, fainting, low blood ressure, seizures, elevatd glucose, upset stomach, and muscle inflammation. More common minor effects include: headache, weight gain, anxiety, insomnia, nausea, lightheadedness, dizziness, sleepiness, and fatigue.

Answered 9/30/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Agree w Dr. Kerr: Abilify (aripiprazole) side effects may include: anxiety, agitation, sedation, restlessness, insomnia, lightheadedness, confusion, apathy, depersonalization, amnesia, blunted affect, vertigo, impaired memory, mania, delirium, Neuroleptic malignant syndrome, ^ blood sugar levels, ^ cholesterol & triglycerides, tardive dyskinesia, v white blood cells, seizures, low blood pressure.

Answered 10/31/2014

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Abilify (aripiprazole): Rarely allergic reactions or tardive dyskinesia.

Answered 2/9/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

There can be.: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome, seizures, mania, delirium, & allergic rxn. Other possible side effects include: anxiety, agitation, sedation, restlessness, insomnia, lightheadedness, confusion, apathy, depersonalization, amnesia, blunted affect, vertigo, impaired memory, ^ blood sugar levels, ^ cholesterol & triglycerides, tardive dyskinesia, v white blood cells, or low blood pressure.

Answered 10/1/2014

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