Abilify Discmelt Oral

In Depth

Generic Name: ARIPIPRAZOLE - ORAL
Pronounced: (ay-ree-PIP-ray-zole)

Abilify Discmelt Oral Warning

There may be a slightly increased risk of serious, possibly fatal side effects (such as heart failure, pneumonia, stroke) when this medication is used in elderly patients with dementia. Discuss the risks and benefits of this medication, as well as other effective and possibly safer treatments for dementia-related behavior problems, with your doctor.

If you are using aripiprazole in combination with other medication to treat depression, also carefully read the drug information for the other medication.

Abilify Discmelt Oral Side Effects

See also the Warning section.

Dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting, tiredness, excess saliva/drooling, blurred vision, weight gain, drowsiness and constipation may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

fast/pounding heartbeat
fainting
mental/mood changes (e.g., increased anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts)
weakness
feelings of restlessness
mask-like facial expression
shakiness (tremors)
muscle spasm/stiffness
trouble swallowing
swelling of the ankles/feet

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

seizures
signs of infection (such as fever, persistent sore throat)

This drug may rarely cause a condition known as tardive dyskinesia. In some cases, this condition may be permanent. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop any unusual uncontrolled movements (especially of the face, mouth, tongue, arms or legs).

This drug may infrequently cause a serious (rarely fatal) nervous system disorder (neuroleptic malignant syndrome). Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any of the following rare but very serious side effects:

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