Abilify
· Trade Name
ABILIFY
· Generic Name
Aripiprazole
· Drug Class
Antipsychotic medication
· How It Works
Medication inhibits the stimulation of certain serotonin receptors in the brain
Medication partially inhibits the stimulation of certain dopamine receptors
· Serious Side Effects
neuroleptic malignant syndrome
extrapyramidal symptoms
tardive dyskinesia
dystonia
stroke
transient ischemic attack
syncope
passing out
low blood pressure
seizures
hyperglycemia
diabetes mellitus
difficulty swallowing
aspiration
hyperthermia
hypertension
tachycardia
bradycardia
hemorrhage
intestinal obstruction
cholecystitis
pancreatitis
blood dyscrasias
hypokalemia
hyperkalemia
rhabdomyolysis
suicidality
depression
· Common Side Effects
weight gain
increase in appetite
headache
anxiety
insomnia
nausea
vomiting
lightheadedness
dizziness
somnolence
sedation
akathisia
constipation
incontinence
blurred vision
extrapyramidal symptoms
tremor
dry mouth
cough
restlessness
fatigue
joint pain
muscle pain
excessive saliva production
sialorrhea
diarrhea
pyrexia
dystonia
Posted on February 6, 2009
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