What is Aripiprazole?
Aripiprazole is an antipsychotic medication that is utilised to treat patients suffering from schizophrenia.Aripiprazole is taken as an individual or in combination with the medication to treat people suffering from bipolar disorder I (manic depression).Aripiprazole is an antidepressant medication for the treatment of major depression disorders in adults.Aripiprazole can also be employed for other purposes that are not covered in this guideline for medication.
Side effects of Aripiprazole
Contact a medical professional immediately. Get medical attention immediately if you notice symptoms that indicate an allergic reaction, such as difficulty breathing, hives, and swelling of your lips, face, and tongue.
Aripiprazole could cause serious adverse side effects. Consult your physician right away. If you suffer from:
- Extreme disturbance dismay, agitation, or the sensation of being unrestful;
- The uncontrollable twitching of your lips, eyes, tongue, arms, face, or legs
- The appearance of the face is like a mask; difficulty swallowing; issues with speech;
- Seizure (convulsions);
- Extreme nervous system reaction: very rigid (rigid) muscles with excessive temperatures, sweating in confusion, rapid or uneven heartbeats, and a feeling that you could faint;
- Low blood cell counts—fever, chills, sore throat, weakening, bleeding, bruising that's not normal, or red spots on your skin
- Blood sugar levels are high—increased thirst, more frequent urinary frequency, dry mouth fruity breath odour.
You might experience more sexual cravings, unusual urges towards gambling, or other extreme desires while taking aripiprazole. Consult your physician when this happens.
Common adverse effects of aripiprazole could include:
- Being anxious, shakey, or restless;
- Nausea, constipation;
- Dizziness, drowsiness,
- Sleep problems (insomnia).
This isn't a complete list of possible side effects, and others could happen. Consult your physician for advice regarding medical adverse effects. You can report symptoms to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Similar/related drugs
Caplyta, Sertraline, Trazodone, Fluoxetine, Lexapro, Venlafaxine, and Quetiapine
Warnings
Aripiprazole is not recommended for use in older adults suffering from dementia-related psychosis.People suffering from depressive symptoms and mental illnesses might be prone to thoughts of suicide. Certain young people may experience more suicidal thoughts after beginning treatment for depression.Informing your physician immediately if there are sudden shifts in behavior or mood, including any thoughts about suicide is paramount to treatment and wellbeing.
Before you take this drug
It is not recommended to use aripiprazole if you have an allergy to it.Aripiprazole can increase the likelihood of death for elderly patients suffering from dementia-related psychosis. However, it is not permitted for this purpose.
Inform your doctor if you have ever suffered from:
- Heart issues or strokes;
- Blood pressure, blood pressure, or lower blood pressure;
- Diabetic (in the case of you or an immediate relative);
- Low white blood cell (wbc) count;
- Seizures;
- Difficulty eating.
Patients suffering from mental illness or depression may be prone to thoughts of suicide. Young people might experience more suicidal thoughts after taking a medication to treat depression. Keep attentive to any changes in your mood or symptoms. Family members or carers are also advised to be on the lookout for abrupt changes in your behaviour.Aripiprazole may cause elevated blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia). If you're diabetic, be sure to check the levels of your blood sugar closely.The use of antipsychotic medications during the last three months of pregnancy can cause serious issues for the infant. Tell your doctor right away if you get pregnant. Do not stop taking the medicine without consulting with your doctor.If you're expecting and you are a registered mother, your name could be added to the registry for pregnancy to monitor any effects of Aripiprazole on the infant.Consult a physician for advice on whether it is safe to breastfeed while taking aripiprazole.
How to take Aripiprazole?
Follow the directions on the label of your prescription and read the medication guide or instructions sheets. The doctor might alter your dosage. Make sure you take the medicine exactly as prescribed.
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- A mycite tablet that has sensors inside.
- An mycite Patch (to wear on your skin) that senses an electrical signal from the tablet's sensor when you wear it and transmits the information to an Android phone
- The Mycite App (a mobile application) records the time you use your tablet and records information about your sleep, activity, and mood.
- A web-based portal for sharing details using the mycite app mycite app with health care providers.
It is believed that the Mycite Patch usually detects a tablet within 30 minutes following the dose. If the tablet isn't identified, don't take the dose again.It could take as long as 2 hours or more for the app on your smartphone and web-based portal to determine the tablet you've used.Aripiprazole can be taken in combination with food or not.Your doctor should examine your health regularly.Take the tablet in one swallow and make sure you don't crush, chew, or break it.Keep it at room temperature, far from heat and moisture.
What happens if I miss the dose?
Take your medication as quickly as you possibly can.However, avoid any missed doses if you are close to the time of the next dose. Taken two doses at once can increase side-effects.
What happens if I overdose?
Get medical attention in an emergency or contact the Poison Help Line toll-free at 1-800-222-1222.The symptoms of an overdose can include drowsiness, vomiting, and aggression. It can also cause confusion and tremors. They can also be accompanied by rapid as well as low heart rates, seizures (convulsions), shallow or weak breath, fainting, or a coma.
What should be avoided?
Avoid driving or engaging in hazardous activities until you are aware of the effects of aripiprazole on your body. Drowsiness or dizziness can lead to accidents, falls, or serious injuries.When you take Aripiprazole, you might be more sensitive to extremely hot temperatures. Avoid becoming too hot or dehydrated. Take plenty of water, particularly in hot weather or while exercising.
Interaction with other drug
There are times when it's not recommended to take certain medicines in conjunction with other medications. Certain medications can alter your blood levels and the other drugs that you are taking, which can cause more side effects or make the medication less effective.Other medications can affect Aripiprazole, such as prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and herbal products. Discuss with your physician all the other medications you take.
