Prescription Name: Abilify

*NOTE* Abilify is a medication that should only be taken when prescribed by a doctor. Please note I don't recommend taking Abilify without a prior prescription from your doctor and cannot be held responsible for any problems that occur from taking Abilify. This information is provided for information purposes and is not intended as a substitues to professional advice *NOTE*

Active Ingrediant in Abilify: Ezetimibe

Uses for taking Abilify
Abilify is used to treat schizophrenia. Abilify has not been studied in children under 18 years of age.

Possible Abilify Side Effects:
Some rare but serious side effects with Abilify include:

• Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS). Symptoms of NMS include high fever, muscle rigidity (tightness), confusion, change in pulse, blood pressure or heartbeat, and sweating. It can also lead to muscle breakdown and kidney failure.
• Tardive dyskinesia (TD). Symptoms of TD include involuntary (uncontrolled) and abnormal muscle movements.

Some common side effects with Abilify include:

• headache
• weakness
• nausea
• vomiting
• constipation
• anxiety
• problems sleeping
• lightheadedness (dizziness)
• sleepiness
• restlessness
• rash

Things to be cautious of while taking Abilify:

• Abilify may impair judgement, thinking, or motor skills. You should be careful in operating machinery, including automobiles, until you know how Abilify affects you.
• Abilify may cause trouble swallowing (esophageal dysmotility). This can cause choking and lead to a type of pneumonia called aspiration pneumonia in some patients.
• Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Abilify.
• It is important to avoid overheating and dehydration while taking Abilify. Abilify may make it harder to lower your body temperature.

Tell your health care provider if you:

• have any heart problems, or have had a heart attack or stroke.
• have or have had seizures. Abilify can make it easier for you to have a seizure, especially if you have or have had seizures or certain medical conditions that increase the chances of having a seizure.
• are trying to become pregnant, are already pregnant, or are breast-feeding.

Tell your health care provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your health care provider if you take:

• Ketoconazole
• Quinidine
• Tegretol (carbamazepine)
• Medicines to treat high blood pressure

Some of these medicines may cause serious side effects if used while you also take Abilify. Some of these medicines may affect how Abilify works, or Abilify may affect how these medicines work.

As with most medications, do not drive until you are certain to how you react to the drug.

Drinking alcohol while taking Abilify is definitely not recommended.