What Is Aripiprazole Used For? (Cont.)

Is Aripiprazole Used for Children?

Aripiprazole has been approved for treating bipolar disorder in children age 10 to 17 years old and for treating schizophrenia in children age 13 to 17 years old. Be sure to talk with your healthcare provider about the risks and benefits of using aripiprazole for children.

 

Is Aripiprazole Used for Off-Label Purposes?

On occasion, your healthcare provider may recommend aripiprazole for treating something other than the conditions discussed above. This is called an "off-label" use. Off-label aripiprazole uses can include:
 
  • Treatment of behavior problems in elderly people with dementia
  • Treatment of other behavior problems.

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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