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Uses
Aripiprazole : an antipsychotic, helps in treating schizophrenia, a mental disorder.
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How to use
Consult your health care professional about having grapefruit whilst on a course with this medicine, in any form.
Consult your health care professional and take aripriprazole exactly as directed.
Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.
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Side effects
If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.
Weakness
Seizures
Inability to control muscle movements in the face/hands/arms/legs
Headache
Drowsiness
Dizziness
Constipation
Changes in vision
Confusion
Difficulty sleeping
Difficulty swallowing
Loss of balance/difficulty walking
Nausea/vomiting
Weight gain
Restlessness/need to keep moving
Muscles/joint pain
Fainting spells
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Interaction
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.
Charcoal
Cimetidine
Ketoconazole
Paroxetine
Phenytoin
Primidone
Quinidine
Rifabutin
Rifampin
STI-571
Sertraline
Nefazodone
Itraconazole
High blood pressure medication
Fluvoxamine
Fluoxetine
Fluconazole
Sleep medication
Pain medications(prescription)
HIV infection medication
Grapefruit juice
Diabetes medication
Citalopram
Alcohol
Amiodarone
Carbamazepine
Clarithromycin
Erythromycin
Imatinib
Phenobarbital
St. John's wort
Voriconazole
Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.
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Overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
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Notes
Consult your health care professional about having grapefruit whilst on a course with this medicine, in any form.
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Missed Dose
Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose. Consult your health care professional about your missed dose.
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Other uses
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
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Storage
Store at room temperature between 59 to 77 degrees F / 15 to 25 degrees C away from heat and moisture.
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Precaution
Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures.
If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.
If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.
Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :
Parkinson's disease
Low blood pressure
History of brain tumor/head injury
Difficulty swallowing
Dementia
Diabetes
Heart disease
Irregular heartbeat
Frequently drink alcohol/alcohol containing beverages
Previous heart attack
Seizures