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Description
Aripiprazole is categorised as an antipsychotic.
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How to use
Consult your health care professional and take aripriprazole exactly as directed.
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.
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Side Effects
If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.
Constipation
Drowsiness
Confusion
Weakness
Headache
Dizziness
Seizures
Inability to control muscle movements in the face/hands/arms/legs
Loss of balance/difficulty walking
Restlessness/need to keep moving
Difficulty swallowing
Difficulty sleeping
Nausea/vomiting
Changes in vision
Muscles/joint pain
Fainting spells
Weight gain
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Drug Interaction
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.
STI-571
Primidone
Quinidine
Phenytoin
Rifabutin
Rifampin
Sertraline
Charcoal
Paroxetine
Cimetidine
Ketoconazole
Nefazodone
Amiodarone
Fluvoxamine
Itraconazole
Fluconazole
Citalopram
Fluoxetine
High blood pressure medication
Pain medications(prescription)
HIV infection medication
Diabetes medication
Sleep medication
Grapefruit juice
Carbamazepine
Clarithromycin
Phenobarbital
St. John's wort
Erythromycin
Voriconazole
Alcohol
Imatinib
Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.
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Over Dose
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.
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Notes
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.
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Missed Dose
Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose. Consult your health care professional about your missed dose.
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Uses
Aripriprazole helps in treating schizophrenia, a mental disorder.
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Other Uses
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
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Storage
Store at room temperature between 59 to 77 degrees F / 15 to 25 degrees C away from heat and moisture.
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Precaution
Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :
Diabetes
History of brain tumor/head injury
Difficulty swallowing
Parkinson's disease
Low blood pressure
Irregular heartbeat
Heart disease
Dementia
Seizures
Previous heart attack
Frequently drink alcohol/alcohol containing beverages
Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures.