BENEFITS:
- Mental Health Management: Effective in treating schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and as an adjunct in major depressive disorder.
- Symptom Control: Helps reduce symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, mood swings, and depression.
- Improved Daily Functioning: Enhances overall quality of life by stabilizing mood and behavior.
HOW IT WORKS:
Aripiprazole: Acts as a partial agonist at dopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT1A receptors, and as an antagonist at serotonin 5-HT2A receptors. This modulation helps balance neurotransmitters in the brain, leading to symptom reduction in mental health disorders.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
- Take the tablet orally, with or without food.
- Follow the dosage instructions provided by your doctor, usually once daily.
- Swallow the tablet whole, without crushing or chewing.
SIDE EFFECTS:
- Common: Nausea, vomiting, constipation, headache, dizziness, insomnia, and weight gain.
- Serious: Increased risk of suicidal thoughts in young adults, severe allergic reactions, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, and tardive dyskinesia.
Consult your doctor if side effects persist or worsen.
WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS:
- Contraindications: Do not use if you are allergic to aripiprazole or any components of the tablet. Avoid use in patients with a history of neuroleptic malignant syndrome or tardive dyskinesia.
- Consultation: Inform your doctor about any existing medical conditions, especially heart problems, diabetes, or a history of seizures. Discuss all medications and supplements you are currently taking to avoid potential interactions.
- Interactions: Can interact with medications such as antihypertensives, CNS depressants, and other antipsychotics. Inform your doctor about all the medications you are taking to avoid harmful interactions.
- Storage: Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep out of reach of children.
- Dosage Adherence: Take the medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip doses or discontinue use without consulting your doctor, as this can affect treatment efficacy.
Note: Always consult your doctor before taking any medication.