Abilify® is an antipsychotic medication that helps treat several kinds of mental health conditions, including schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder, autism spectrum disorder and Tourette syndrome. It balances the levels of dopamine and serotonin in your brain to regulate your mood, behaviors and thoughts.

Abilify (aripiprazole) is an antipsychotic medicine used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, Tourette syndrome and irritability associated with autism. It may be used in combination with an antidepressant to treat depression.

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Common side effects of Abilify include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, anxiety, insomnia, constipation, movement disorders and restlessness. The most common side effect is headaches.

It improves mood, behavior, and thinking by balancing the neurotransmitters in your brain. Abilify is a dopamine stabilizer. This type of medication works to correct dopamine levels that are both hyper (too much) and hypo (too little).

Both dopamine and serotonin play an important role in regulating your sleep-wake cycle. Some people may feel higher energy levels while taking Abilify.

Some studies have shown that Abilify may be a treatment option for certain people with anxiety. However, in some people, Abilify may actually cause symptoms of anxiety. So Abilify may not be right for everyone with anxiety. It's not known what the best dosage of Abilify for anxiety is.

Yes, Aripiprazole is similar to Xanax. Aripiprazole is a second-generation antipsychotic drug and used in the treatment of severe mental conditions.

Abilify has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 1,116 reviews on Drugs.com. 48% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 35% reported a negative experience.

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There may be a slightly increased risk of serious, possibly fatal side effects (such as stroke, heart failure, fast/irregular heartbeat, pneumonia) when this medication is used by older adults with dementia. This medication is not approved for the treatment of dementia-related behavior problems.

Memory loss is a possible side effect of Abilify. But memory loss was rare in people who took the medication in clinical studies.