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Friday, October, 30, 2009

When Should Abilify Medication 5mg Be Taken

Study: Abilify has lower diabetes, heart disease risk

October 03, 2008
Patients who suffer from schizophrenia who are treated with Abilify have more favorable changes in blood sugar, lipids, and body weight, compared to those who take older antipsychotic drugs, researchers say. Schizophrenics have a higher risk of developing diabetes and heart disease because of metabolic changes related to the use of medications to control their condition. But investigators say the findings about Abilify may translate into lower risk for diabetes and heart disease in patients who ... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Out with the Old, In with the New
By Chris Ballas, M.D. , Health Expert

... So, for example, considering the combination of Abilify and Seroquel: Abilify is the... Read more »

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A New Indication for Abilify
By Paul Ballas , Health Expert

Recently, the medication Abilify (aripiprazole) was approved by the FDA for the... Read more »

Health Guide

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 »
Schizophrenia: Treatment
...risperidone (Risperdal), olanzapine (Zyprexa), quetiapine (Seroquel), ziprasidone (Geodon), aripiprazole (Abilify), and palperidone (Invega).Which Type of Drug to Choose. Experts have debated... Read more »
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 »

Medications

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

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...mouth. Aripiprazole is known as an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by... 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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Aripiprazole is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (e.g., bipolar disorder,... Read more »

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...pharmacist) may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for... Read more »

Related News

Abilify may help alcohol dependence
October 03, 2008

A medication used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder may help people who are dependent on alcohol, new research suggests. In a recent study,... Read summary »

FDA approves Abilify for kids with bipolar disorder
October 03, 2008

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Abilify to treat bipolar I disorder in children. The drug can now be used to ease manic and mixed... Read summary »

FDA: Abilify can be used as combo treatment
October 03, 2008

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given expanded approval for the use of Abilify in treating bipolar disorder. The drug can now be used as a... Read summary »

Abilify goes to FDA for use in pediatric schizophrenia
October 03, 2008

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given priority review to the antipsychotic med Abilify for the treatment of pediatric schizophrenia.... Read summary »

Abilify approved for major depressive disorder
October 03, 2008

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Abilify as an add-on treatment for people who suffer from major depressive disorder (MDD).... Read summary »