It is associated with reduced quality of life ( Bushong et al
Risperidone and the other typical antipsychotics are associated with a
Regarding sexual side effects, a significant difference was found between
Abilify (aripiprazole) is a prescription drug used to treat mood disorders such as schizophrenia
For others, sexual side effects continue to be a problem
Post-marketing case reports suggest that patients can experience intense urges
Generic Name Aripiprazole DrugBank Accession Number DB01238 Background
2 There are sporadic case reports associating aripiprazole partial dopaminergic agonistic effect with compulsive actions, including Aripiprazole may cause drowsiness, trouble with thinking, or trouble with controlling movements, which may lead to falls, fractures or other injuries
Aripiprazole is an antipsychotic with partial agonist activity at the dopamine D2 receptor which may lead to compulsive behaviors including hypersexuality
You may have been prescribed it to relieve the symptoms of schizophrenia
Its acknowledgement, as well as its clinical management, has become a goal of utmost importance for the clinician, as it often jeopardizes long-term adherence
If you experience these side effects while taking aripiprazole, you should tell your doctor or psychiatrist as soon as possible
While Abilify can be effective in managing symptoms such as depression and bipolar disorder, it can also have an impact on sexual health and function
Call your doctor if you have intense urges to shop, eat, have sex, or gamble Mild side effects that have been reported in studies* of Abilify include: weight gain or weight loss †
Children and young people aged 13 to 17 years old usually start with a low dose of 2mg a day for 2 days
Cases of lactation cessation have occurred, but cases of gynecomastia and galactorrhea have also been reported
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Call your doctor at once if you have: uncontrolled muscle movements in your face (chewing, lip smacking, frowning, tongue movement, blinking or