What is Aripiprazole?
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Aripiprazole is an antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder and irritability associated with autism. It has also been used in children for aggression, conduct disorder, and Tourette syndrome; and psychosis/agitation related to Alzheimer's.
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How do members experience Aripiprazole?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bipolar disorder | 6,317 | 657 | |
| Depressed mood | 596 | 367 | |
| Borderline personality disorder | 569 | 126 | |
| Schizoaffective disorder | 408 | 75 | |
| Schizophrenia | 175 | 28 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weight gain | 154 | |
| Restlessness (akathisia) | 85 | |
| Insomnia | 42 | |
| Anxious mood | 40 | |
| Agitation | 36 | |
| Drowsiness | 35 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 290 | |
| Moderate | 313 | |
| Mild | 308 | |
| None | 499 |
Member evaluations
rodolptte24
evaluated on Jan 15, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for Treat my mood condition(s): Can't tell
- Side effects: Moderate
25yrRA
evaluated on Jun 30, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for Treat my mood condition(s): Moderate
- Side effects: Severe
Chrismh1
evaluated on Dec 09, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for bipolar disorder: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
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