Aripiprazole is a drug that is licensed to treat bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and depression. This eMedTV article discusses aripiprazole uses in more detail, explains how the medication works, and describes side effects that may occur.
Headaches and dizziness are among the common side effects of aripiprazole. This eMedTV page also lists less common side effects, as well as serious side effects that you should report to your doctor (such as rapid weight gain).
As this eMedTV Web page explains, aripiprazole is used for treating symptoms of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. The drug also has off-label uses, such as treating behavioral problems associated with dementia.
For adults with bipolar disorder, aripiprazole dosing usually starts at 15 mg once daily. This eMedTV resource also lists the recommended aripiprazole dosage for schizophrenia and depression, and offers tips on when and how to take the medicine.
Alcohol and protease inhibitors are among the drugs that can potentially interact with aripiprazole. This eMedTV segment lists other drugs that may cause aripiprazole interactions and describes the possible effects of combining these medicines.
Aripiprazole may cause difficulty swallowing in some people. This eMedTV Web page offers other precautions and warnings with aripiprazole, including other possible side effects that may occur and information on who should not take the drug.
