← Drug quick-reference

Aripiprazole

Brand: Abilify

Atypical antipsychoticUsed for: Schizophrenia, bipolar disorderCNS & Psychiatric
Boxed warning

Increased mortality in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis; suicidal thoughts and behaviors in young adults.

Caution
Impulse-control problems (gambling, spending, eating) and akathisia.

Common side effects

  • Restlessness
  • Insomnia
  • Nausea
  • Weight gain
  • Dizziness

Key interactions

  • Adds to alcohol and sedatives
  • Some drugs raise or lower its levels
  • Caution with blood-pressure medicines
  • Caution with other CNS depressants

Counseling points

  • May take a few weeks for full effect
  • Rise slowly to reduce dizziness
  • Report uncontrollable urges (gambling, shopping)
  • Report high fever or muscle stiffness
  • Report abnormal movements of face or tongue
We ask 6 questions about Aripiprazole.Practice Aripiprazole →Test yourself on medications like Aripiprazole.Practice Medications →
← Amphetamine/dextroamphetamineBupropion →

High-yield study aid for exam prep, not a substitute for the package insert or a pharmacist’s dispensing reference.