What is Aripiprazole?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
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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
Samnpolly
evaluated on Jan 14, 2019
- Perceived effectiveness for bipolar disorder: Major
- Side effects: None
purpleskies
evaluated on Sep 15, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for bipolar II disorder: Major
- Side effects: Mild
homesick
evaluated on Dec 15, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for depressed mood: Major
- Side effects: Mild
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