Aripiprazole (abilify) is an anti-psychotic medication. It works by changing the activity of chemicals in the brain. Abilify is used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia and to treat episodes of mania or mixed episodes of depression and mania or bipolar disorder. Abilify can also be used to treat depression when symptoms are not controlled by an antidepressant alone. Abilify is usually prescribed to people age 10 years or older. It may take two weeks or more before you feel the effects of Abilify. Do not discontinue this medication unless your doctor directs you to do so.
Most Common
Several side effects were widely reported by people in a clinical study of Abilify according to eMedTV.com. Thirty percent of those studied reported issues with headaches and 20 percent reported symptoms of anxiety. Insomnia was reported in 19 percent of cases, and nausea was reported in 16 percent. Thirteen percent of Abilify users reported constipation. Vomiting and dizziness were reported by 12 and 11 percent of the population, respectively.
More Common
Between 2 and 10 percent of people studied taking Abilify reported indigestion (heartburn), drowsiness, shakiness, weight gain, restlessness, feeling of tiredness, dry mouth, joint, abdominal, or throat pain, blurred vision, cough, nasal congestion and swelling or retention of water in the extremities.
Least Common
Fewer than 2 percent of people studied while taking Abilify had the following side effects: anemia, vertigo, ringing in the ears, thyroid problems and digestive issues (such as IBS, gas, or gastroesophageal reflux disease). Less than 2 percent also reported yeast infections, gallstones, arthritis, carpal tunnel, kidney stones, sexual side effects, acne, eczema, hair loss and varicose veins.
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