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Women's Health » Other » Abilify (Aripiprazole) Abilify (Aripiprazole) is an atypical antipsychotic medication used for the treatment of schizophrenia. It has also recently received FDA approval for the treatment of acute manic and mixed episodes associated with bipolar disorder. Buy Abilify (Aripiprazole) and other Other products online at Medstore. Buy Online at Medstore - Click Here!
About Abilify (Aripiprazole): Product Type: Other Brand name: Abilify Generic name: Aripiprazole What is Abilify (Aripiprazole)? Abilify is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in the brain. Abilify is used to treat the symptoms of psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (manic depression). It is also used together with other medications to treat major depressive disorder in adults. Abilify may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide. What is the most important information I should know about aripiprazole? Abilify is not for use in psychotic conditions that are related to dementia. Abilify has caused fatal heart attack and stroke in older adults with dementia-related conditions. Stop using aripiprazole and call your doctor at once if you have the following symptoms: fever with stiff muscles and rapid heart rate; uncontrolled muscle movements; symptoms that come on suddenly such as numbness or weakness severe headache and problems with vision speech or balance. Abilify can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. Avoid drinking alcohol which can increase some of the side effects of aripiprazole. Avoid using other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold medicine pain medication muscle relaxers and medicine for seizures depression or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by aripiprazole. Tell your doctor if you regularly use any of these medicines. Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated. Drink plenty of fluids especially in hot weather and during exercise. It is easier to become dangerously overheated and dehydrated while you are taking aripiprazole. What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking aripiprazole? Abilify is not for use in psychotic conditions that are related to dementia. Abilify has caused fatal heart attack and stroke in older adults with dementia-related conditions. Before taking aripiprazole tell your doctor if you have: • liver or kidney disease; • heart disease high blood pressure heart rhythm problems; • a history of heart attack or stroke; • a history of breast cancer; • seizures or epilepsy; • a personal or family history of diabetes; or • trouble swallowing. If you have any of these conditions you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take this medication. The liquid form (oral solution) of this medication may contain up to 15 grams of sugar per dose. Before taking aripiprazole oral solution tell your doctor if you have diabetes. The orally disintegrating tablet form of this medication may contain over 3 milligrams of phenylalanine per tablet. Before taking Abilify Discmelt tell your doctor if you have phenylketonuria. Abilify may cause you to have high blood sugar (hyperglycemia). Talk to your doctor if you have any signs of hyperglycemia such as increased thirst or urination excessive hunger or weakness. If you are diabetic check your blood sugar levels on a regular basis while you are taking aripiprazole. FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Abilify can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. How should I take aripiprazole? Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Do not take aripiprazole for longer than 6 weeks unless your doctor has told you to. Take each dose with a full glass of water. Abilify can be taken with or without food. Abilify is usually taken once a day. Follow your doctor's instructions. Measure the liquid form of aripiprazole with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device ask your pharmacist where you can get one. To take aripiprazole orally disintegrating tablets (Abilify Discmelt): • Keep the tablet in its blister pack until you are ready to take the medicine. Open the package and peel back the foil from the tablet blister. Do not push a tablet through the foil or you may damage the tablet. • Using dry hands remove the tablet and place it in your mouth. It will begin to dissolve right away. • Do not swallow the tablet whole. Allow it to dissolve in your mouth without chewing. • Swallow several times as the tablet dissolves. If desired you may drink liquid to help swallow the dissolved tablet. It is important to take aripiprazole regularly to get the most benefit. To be sure this medication is helping your condition your doctor will need to check your progress on a regular basis. It is important that you not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor. Store aripiprazole tablets at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Abilify oral solution should be stored in the refrigerator and can be used for up to 6 months after opening. What happens if I miss a dose? Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose. What happens if I overdose? Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. Overdose symptoms may include drowsiness vomiting agitation aggression confusion tremors fast or slow heart rate seizure (convulsions) trouble breathing feeling light-headed or fainting. What should I avoid while taking aripiprazole? Abilify can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall. Avoid drinking alcohol which can increase some of the side effects of aripiprazole. Avoid using other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold medicine pain medication muscle relaxers and medicine for seizures depression or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by aripiprazole. Tell your doctor if you regularly use any of these medicines. Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated. Drink plenty of fluids especially in hot weather and during exercise. It is easier to become dangerously overheated and dehydrated while you are taking aripiprazole. Abilify side effects Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face lips tongue or throat. Stop using aripiprazole and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects: • fever stiff muscles confusion sweating fast or uneven heartbeats; • jerky muscle movements you cannot control; • sudden numbness or weakness headache confusion or problems with vision speech or balance; • increased thirst or urination loss of appetite fruity breath odor drowsiness dry skin nausea and vomiting • seizure (convulsions); • thoughts of hurting yourself; • feeling like you might pass out; • jaundice (yellowing of your skin or eyes); or • urinating less than usual or not at all. Less serious side effects may include: • choking or trouble swallowing; • dizziness drowsiness or weakness; • constipation mild stomach upset; • headache anxiety; • sleep problems (insomnia); or • weight gain. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. What other drugs will affect aripiprazole? Before taking aripiprazole tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: • a medication to treat high blood pressure or a heart condition; • carbamazepine (Tegretol) phenobarbital (Luminal Solfoton) or phenytoin (Dilantin); • rifabutin (Mycobutin) or rifampin (Rifadin Rimactane Rifater); • ketoconazole (Nizoral) itraconazole (Sporanox); • quinidine (Cardioquin Quinaglute); or • fluoxetine (Prozac) fluvoxamine (Luvox) or paroxetine (Paxil). This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with aripiprazole. 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View more Other Women's Health: Aygestin (Norethindrone Acetate) Aygestin (Norethindrone Acetate) is a progestin used to treat endometriosis a disorder of the lining of the uterus. It may also be used to treat menstrual disorders and to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor. Buy Aygestin (Norethindrone Acetate) and other Women's Health products online at Medstore. About Aygestin (Norethindrone Acetate): Product Type: Women's Health Brand name: Aygestin Generic name: Norethindrone Acetate What is the most important information I should know about Aygestin? • Using Aygestin while you are pregnant can cause harm to the unborn baby. Do not use Aygestin if you are pregnant. Stop using the medication and tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment. • Avoid smoking cigarettes while taking Aygestin. 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