How does abilify effect someone not prescribed?

16 Dec 2011

Abilify (aripiprazole) is a common medication licensed for the treatment of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, autism, and major depression (when used with antidepressants). Although it is not a cure for these conditions, it can control symptoms and help keep them from returning. The tablets come in a number of strengths and are generally taken once a day. Possible side effects include nausea, insomnia, headaches, and anxiety.

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16 Dec 2011

Hello Aries-1978. There would be side effects. Be Abilify prescribed or not by the person taking it. some of those might be a headache, feeling drowsy, dizziness, nausea. These are normal, common ones. As to mixing the two, meaning Aripiprazole and Abilify, there have not been any reports to date, of them having any side effects. Pro or con. Doesn't mean there aren't any, just none being talked about. You might ask your doctor or pharmacist to confirm, or ask thier opinion. Best of wishes,pledge

16 Dec 2011

Hey Aries,

Abilify (aripiprazole) is prescribed to help control mood and enhance the effects of an antidepressant. If taken regularly it will help control mood swings particularly mania and if taken with an antidepressant will help increase its efficacy. If taken by someone not prescribed and only on occassion, there would be little effect. It won't get you high or anything like that, although it might make the person a bit drowsy.

Hope this helps,

Laurie

16 Dec 2011

17 Dec 2011

check for drug interactions first, if you take it with Carbamezapine, it will render it hydrophilic, so it will not be effective, else 5 mg will not effect much.