Does Abilify Cause Drowsiness?
- Abilify Oral Precautions and Side Effects
- Dosage and Storage
- Precautions and Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
Pronounced: (ay-ree-PIP-ray-zole)
Warning
There may be a slightly increased risk of serious, possibly fatal side effects (such as heart failure, pneumonia, stroke) when this medication is used in elderly patients with dementia. Discuss the risks and benefits of this medication, as well as other effective and possibly safer treatments for dementia-related behavior problems, with your doctor.
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Abilify IM Drug Interactions
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: ARIPIPRAZOLE - INJECTION Pronounced: (ay-ree-PIP-ray-zole) Interactions Your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any... Read more »
Drowsiness
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Drowsiness refers to feeling abnormally sleepy during the day. People who are drowsy may fall asleep in inappropriate situations or at inappropriate... Read more »
Drowsiness
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Drowsiness
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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