Aripiprazole
Also sold as: Abilify, Arip MT
Prescription neededAntipsychotics
Comes as:Tablet
Usual adult dose
Dose is set by your doctor. It is usually 10 mg to 15 mg once a day, and no more than 30 mg a day.
Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.
Side effects
Common
- restlessness (cannot sit still)
- nausea
- headache
- trouble sleeping
- dizziness
Serious — get help
Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:
- strong urges you cannot control (gambling
- eating
- spending)
Do not take it, or take care, if
- Older people with dementia
- Epilepsy (use with caution)
- Heart disease (use with caution)
- History of gambling or addiction problems (use with caution)
Interactions
Medicines that can react with this one.
Moderate4 medicinesTake together only with care. Ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- Carbamazepine
Carbamazepine lowers aripiprazole levels; the dose may need to be raised.
- Clarithromycin