Abilify (aripiprazole) is an atypical antipsychotic medication used to treat several mental health conditions.
- Schizophrenia: Used in adults and adolescents aged 13 and older to manage symptoms such as disturbed or unusual thinking and emotional changes[1][2][3][4].
- Bipolar I Disorder: Prescribed for acute manic and mixed episodes in adults and children at least 10 years old, both as monotherapy and as adjunct therapy with other mood stabilizers[1][2][3][4][6][7].
- Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): Used as an adjunct (add-on) treatment to antidepressants in adults who have not responded adequately to antidepressant therapy alone[1][2][3][4][5].
- Tourette’s Disorder: Approved for use in patients aged 6 to 17 to help control involuntary movements or vocalizations[1][2][3][4][6].
- Autism Spectrum Disorder: Used to treat symptoms of irritability, such as aggression and mood swings, in children and adolescents aged 6 to 18[1][2][3][4][6].
Abilify may also be used for other conditions as determined by a healthcare provider. It works by modifying the activity of dopamine and serotonin, chemicals in the brain that influence mood, thinking, and behavior[1][2][3][4].
References
- [1] Abilify Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Warnings – Drugs.com
- [2] Abilify (Aripiprazole ): Uses & Side Effects – Cleveland Clinic
- [3] Aripiprazole (Abilify): Uses, Side Effects, Interactions – WebMD
- [4] Aripiprazole: MedlinePlus Drug Information
- [5] Abilify – FDA Prescribing Information
- [6] Aripiprazole: Uses, Interactions, Mechanism of Action – DrugBank
- [7] Aripiprazole (oral route) – Mayo Clinic