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Prolonged QT interval (less common than with most other atypical antipsychotic drugs) [6] Speech disorder; Electrolyte abnormalities including hyponatraemia, hypokalaemia, hypocalcaemia, etc. Hypertension; Dysphagia; Oropharyngeal spasm; Laryngospasm; Hepatitis; Jaundice; Hypersalivation; Chest pain; Urinary retention or incontinence; Alopecia ...
Aripiprazole, sold under the brand names Abilify and Aristada, among others, is an atypical antipsychotic [8] primarily used in the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and irritability associated with autism spectrum disorder; [8] other uses include as an add-on treatment for major depressive disorder and tic disorders. [8]
The approval of aripiprazole lauroxil from the Food and Drug Administration in 2015 was solely for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults. The ability to supplement aripiprazole lauroxil with oral supplements of aripiprazole allows for dosing flexibility, which is important for the treatment of schizophrenia, as symptoms and intensity of the disease vary greatly from patient to patient.
Adverse effects that threaten serious harm, aggravate other medical conditions, or make a person want to stop taking their medications are all examples of drug intolerance. Certain drug interactions can cause adverse effects as well. [1] Patient/guardian preference: A patient or caregiver may prefer a different antipsychotic. This may be due to ...
When two drugs affect each other, it is a drug–drug interaction (DDI). The risk of a DDI increases with the number of drugs used. [1] A large share of elderly people regularly use five or more medications or supplements, with a significant risk of side-effects from drug–drug interactions. [2] Drug interactions can be of three kinds:
More than 30% of all car crash fatalities are alcohol- or drug-related. And about one-third of those involve drivers between the ages of 16-24, even though this age group accounts for only 15% of ...
Keppra (levetiracetam) – an anticonvulsant drug which is sometimes used as a mood stabilizer and has potential benefits for other psychiatric and neurologic conditions such as Tourette syndrome, anxiety disorder, and Alzheimer's disease; Klonopin – anti-anxiety and anti-epileptic medication of the benzodiazepine class
“Never drive after taking edibles if it’s your first time trying that particular brand and dose,” advises Pearlson. “You don't know how that edible is going to affect you until you’ve ...