ARIPIPRAZOLE contains Aripiprazole that stabilizes and blocks the dopamine and serotonin receptors in the brain, preventing its overactivity, thereby controlling the positive symptoms like hallucinations, misbelief, and unfriendly characteristics of schizophrenia. ARIPIPRAZOLE improves the activity of dopamine and serotonin receptors in other areas of the brain. It helps control negative symptoms (like lack of emotion, social isolation, poor attention and memory loss) of schizophrenia. Thus, ARIPIPRAZOLE improves mood swings, depression and other psychotic problems.Â
Take ARIPIPRAZOLE with or without food and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Your doctor will advise you how often you take ARIPIPRAZOLE based on your medical condition. Some people may experience drowsiness, headache, tiredness, akathisia (inability to sit still), difficulty sleeping, light-headedness, indigestion, shaking, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, and anxiety and increased saliva production. Most of these side effects of ARIPIPRAZOLE do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to ARIPIPRAZOLE or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. ARIPIPRAZOLE should be used with caution in elderly patients above 65 years of age. There is an increased risk of adverse reactions such as dizziness, inability to move and balance, orthostatic hypotension (fall in blood pressure when standing up) and drowsiness. Avoid taking ARIPIPRAZOLE if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and consult a doctor. ARIPIPRAZOLE is not recommended for children below 15 years of age. If you have any self-harming thoughts or behaviour while taking ARIPIPRAZOLE, please contact a doctor immediately. If you have diabetes, abnormal blood pressure, high cholesterol, fits, involuntary muscle movements especially in the face, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), blood clots, history of stroke or heart attack, kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking ARIPIPRAZOLE.Â
