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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Abilify Dosages

Health Encyclopedia: Schizophrenia Treatment

Treatment


Schizophrenia is categorized as a brain disease, not a psychological disorder, and drug treatment is the primary therapy. Studies indicate, however, that an integrated approach better prevents relapses than routine care (medication, monitoring, and access to rehabilitation programs).

Integrated Approach. An integrated approach, which may help to ease psychotic symptoms, may include:

  • Motivational interviewing to encourage the patient's commitment to change
  • Use of antipsychotic medications (...
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Health Guide

Bipolar Medications
...antipsychotic), olanzapine (Zyprexa), risperidone (Risperdal), quetiapine (Seroquel), aripiprazole (Abilify) and ziprasidone (Geodon).Olanzapine was the first atypical antipsychotic approved for... Read more »
Bipolar Disorder Treatment
...olanzapine (Zyprexa), risperidone (Risperdal), quetiapine (Seroquel), ziprasidone (Geodon), and ariprazole (Abilify). These five drugs have all been approved for treatment of bipolar mania and,... Read more »
Schizophrenia: Treatment
...States:Clozapine (Clozaril)Risperidone (Risperdal)Olanzapine (Zyprexa)Quetiapine (Seroquel)Aripiprazole (Abilify)Ziprasidone (Geodon)Paliperidone (Invega)Clozapine was the first atypical drug... Read more »
Schizophrenia: Introduction
...ApprovalsIn 2007, the Food and Drug Administration approved risperidone (Risperdal) and aripiprazole (Abilify) for treatment schizophrenia in teenagers. These drugs are the first atypical... Read more »
Hypothyroidism: Highlights
...have their thyroid levels checked at least once per trimester. They may need to have their medication dosage increased.Congenital HypothyroidismThe timing and dosage of levothyroxine (T4)... Read more »

Medications

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Aripiprazole is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (e.g., bipolar disorder,... Read more »

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Aripiprazole is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (e.g., bipolar disorder,... Read more »

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...medication into a vein or under the skin. Dosage is based on your medical condition... Read more »

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Aripiprazole injection is used for the short-term treatment of agitation that occurs with certain... Read more »

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...the dose carefully using a medicine spoon or cup. Dosage is based on your medical condition and... Read more »

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