Antipsychotic » ARIPIPRAZOLE (ay ri pip ray zole)

Aripiprazole belongs to a class of medication known as antipsychotics.

This medicine is usually swallowed whole with a glass of water. This medicine can be taken with food.

Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.

Consult your health care professional about having grapefruit whilst on a course with this medicine, in any form.

If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.

Seizures
Dizziness
Headache
Weakness
Confusion
Drowsiness
Weight gain
Constipation
Fainting spells
Nausea/vomiting
Changes in vision
Difficulty sleeping
Muscles/joint pain
Difficulty swallowing
Loss of balance/difficulty walking
Restlessness/need to keep moving
Inability to control muscle movements in the face/hands/arms/legs

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.

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STI-571
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Charcoal
Phenytoin
Primidone
Quinidine
Rifabutin
Rifampin
Sertraline
Fluoxetine
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Cimetidine
Citalopram
Fluconazole
Nefazodone
Amiodarone
Fluvoxamine
Itraconazole
Ketoconazole
Erythromycin
St. John's wort
Phenobarbital
Voriconazole
Carbamazepine
Clarithromycin
Grapefruit juice
Sleep medication
Diabetes medication
HIV infection medication
Pain medications(prescription)
High blood pressure medication

Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.

If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.

Avoid alcohol and alcohol containing items.

Avoid extreme temperatures.

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose. Consult your health care professional about your missed dose.

Aripiprazole is used in the treatment of schizophrenia.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store at room temperature between 59-77 degrees F (15-25 degrees C) away from heat and moisture.

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :

Diabetes
Seizures
Dementia
Heart disease
Irregular heartbeat
Parkinson's disease
Low blood pressure
Previous heart attack
Difficulty swallowing
History of brain tumor/head injury
Frequently drink alcohol/alcohol containing beverages