Interactions With Aripiprazole Explained
The following sections explain in detail the potentially negative interactions that can occur when
aripiprazole is combined with any of the drugs listed above.
Alcohol
It is not recommended that you drink alcohol while taking Aripiprazole. Taking alcohol and aripiprazole together may cause unwanted side effects
(see Alcohol and Abilify).
Certain Antibiotics or Antifungals
Taking aripiprazole with certain antibiotics or antifungal medications may increase the level of aripiprazole in your blood, increasing your risk of side effects. If you are taking these drugs together, your healthcare provider may need to lower your aripiprazole dosage.
Certain Anticonvulsants
Taking aripiprazole with certain anticonvulsants (
seizure medications) can decrease the level of aripiprazole in your blood, possibly making it less effective. If you are taking these drugs together, your healthcare provider may need to increase your dose of aripiprazole.
Certain Antidepressants
Taking aripiprazole with certain
antidepressants may raise the level of aripiprazole in your blood, increasing your risk of side effects. If you are taking these drugs together, your healthcare provider may need to lower your aripiprazole dosage.
Cimetidine (Tagamet)
Taking aripiprazole with
cimetidine may raise the level of aripiprazole in your blood, increasing your risk of side effects. If you are taking these drugs together, your healthcare provider may need to lower your aripiprazole dosage.
Imatinib (Gleevec)
Taking aripiprazole with imatinib may raise the level of aripiprazole in your blood, increasing your risk of side effects. If you are taking these drugs together, your healthcare provider may need to lower your aripiprazole dosage.
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