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Aripiprazole (produced by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. and sold as Abilify) was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on November 15, 2002 for the treatment of schizophrenia, the sixth atypical antipsychotic medication of its kind. More recently it received FDA approval for the treatment of acute manic and mixed episodes associated with Bipolar disorder, as well as treatment of depression
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What substances is Aripiprazole made of?
The chemical formula of Aripiprazole is C23H27Cl2N3O2.
What is the pKa value for aripiprazole?
The pKa value for aripiprazole is approximately 7.8. This value indicates that aripiprazole is a weak base.
What is the active ingredient for abilify?
Aripiprazole
Why is aripiprazole prescribed?
to help and keep people better.
Does the drug aripiprazole cause weight gain?
Yes.
Why is it you feel dizzy and sick when drinking alcohol on aripiprazole?
Those are fairly common side effects of aripiprazole (Abilify). The alcohol magnifies the effect. You should not drink alcohol if you are taking any antipsychotic medication.
What are some generic atypical antipsychotics?
Amisulpride, Aripiprazole, Clozapine, Olanzapine, Paliperidone, Quetiapine and, Risperidone
What is abilify made of?
What ABILIFY contains ▪ The active substance is aripiprazole. ABILIFY 5 mg tablets: each tablet contains 5 mg of aripiprazole. ABILIFY 10 mg tablets: each tablet contains 10 mg of aripiprazole. ABILIFY 15 mg tablets: each tablet contains 15 mg of aripiprazole. ABILIFY 30 mg tablets: each tablet contains 30 mg of aripiprazole. ▪ The other ingredients are lactose monohydrate, maize starch, microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate and • ABILIFY 5 mg tablets also contain indigo carmine aluminum lake (E132) • ABILIFY 10 mg & 30 mg tablets also contain red iron oxide (E172) • ABILIFY 15 mg tablets also contain yellow iron oxide (E172)
How long does Aripiprazole stay in your system?
Aripiprazole typically has a half-life of about 75 hours, meaning it takes this long for half of the drug to be eliminated from the body. Generally, it can take about 5 to 6 half-lives for a drug to be fully cleared, so Aripiprazole may remain in your system for approximately 15 to 20 days. However, factors like metabolism, age, and overall health can influence how long it stays in an individual's system. Always consult a healthcare professional for personalized information.
What is a side effect of aripiprazole?
A common side effect of aripiprazole is akathisia, which is characterized by a feeling of inner restlessness and an uncontrollable urge to move. Other potential side effects include drowsiness, nausea, and weight gain. It's important for patients to discuss any side effects with their healthcare provider to manage them effectively.
What may be the reasons for a person who is using aripiprazole tablets as secret?
Aripiprazole (abilify) is an atypical antipsychotic. Due to stigma, they may not want people to know that they are on an antipsychotic. Although ailify is used to treat everything from schizophrenia to unipolar and bipolar depression, a lot of people do not like to deal with the stigma a lot of people assign to using antipsychotics.
What is the best antidepressant to take woth abilify?
There is need for individualization of drug therapy, if aripiprazole isn't good, the person may try quetiapine
