ABILIFY TABLET 20MG

BEFORE USING THIS MEDICINE:
* Inform your Doctor or Pharmacist if you are allergic to any prescription or
non-prescription medicine; taking other medicines or have other medical
problems; pregnant planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
* Check with your Doctor Pharmacists or Nurse if information in this
leaflet causes you special concern or if you want additional information
about your medicine and its use.
* Inform your doctor if you have any of these conditions : SEIZURES; HEART
CONDITION; LOW BLOOD PRESSURE; DIABETES.
COMMON USES FOR THIS MEDICINE:
1- For short-term treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIC DISORDERS
2- For the treatment of acute BIPOLAR I DISORDER MOST RECENT EPISODE (OR
CURRENT) MANIC
3- For the treatment of acute BIPOLAR I DISORDER MOST RECENT EPISODE (OR
CURRENT) MIXED
HOW TO USE THIS MEDICINE:
Use this medicine exactly as directed on the label unless instructed
differently by your doctor
* This medicine can be taken with or without food REGARDLESS of meal times.
If stomach upset occurs take with food.
* Store oral solution in a refrigerator at 2 to 8 C. Under refrigeration
opened bottles can be used for up to 6 months after opening.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU MISS A DOSE:
Take when remembered unless time for next dose. No double doses.
HOW TO STORE THIS MEDICINE:
Keep in original closed container in a dark cool and dry place away from
children. Discard unneeded medicine.
CALL YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY IF YOU EXPERIENCE:
Blurred vision; Unusual movements of eye face limb; Yellowing of eyes or
skin; Muscle cramps; Skin rash; Shakiness; Impairment of voluntary movement;
Jerkings of face trunk or extremities; Difficulty swallowing; Irregular
heartbeat; High blood sugar level.
OTHER SIDE EFFECTS:
Akathisia; Headache; Difficulty falling asleep; Anxiety; Nausea; Vomiting;
Sleepiness; Lightheadedness; Constipation; Dizziness upon standing; Weight
gain; Fever; Cough; Nasal congestion; Muscle weakness.
If symptoms are mild but do not go away or are bothersome check with your
doctor. IF ANY OF THE ABOVE SIDE EFFECTS IS SEVERE CALL YOUR DOCTOR
IMMEDIATELY.
PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS:
* Safety of use during pregnancy has not been established. This medicine
SHOULD NOT BE USED DURING PREGNANCY unless benefit justifies potential risk
to the fetus. CALL YOUR DOCTOR.
* This medicine may cause dizziness lightheadedness or fainting. Avoid
sudden changes in posture. BE CAREFUL and slowly sit up or stand up.
* This medicine may impair judgement thinking or motor skills; DO NOT drive
or operate machinery until reasonably certain that you can do so safely.
* AVOID concurrent use of alcohol or other CNS depressants as it may
intensify the drowsiness dizziness or lightheadedness effect of this
medicine.
* The risk of suicide attempt is inherent in psychotic illnesses and in
patients with substance abuse. Close supervision is necessary.
* Because of INTERACTIONS report the use of any other prescription or
nonprescription medicines including natural/herbal remedies to your doctor.
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