Aripiprazole is known as an antipsychotic medication that is used in treating symptoms of mental/mood disorders in adults and teenagers 13 years of age and older. Aripiprazole may be used in combination with other medication.to treat depression. Aripiprazole is available on Drugstore Nigeria, an online Pharmacy store in Lagos.
What are the uses of Apripiprazole?
Aripiprazole is used in the treatment of certain mental/mood disorders such as
- Bipolar disorder,
- Schizophrenia,
- Tourette’s syndrome
- Irritability associated with autistic disorder.
- Hallucinations; it decreases hallucinations and improves concentration.
- Mood Swings; it can be used to treat severe mood swings and also decrease how often mood swings occur.
How does Aripiprazole work?
Aripiprazole is a medication that works in the brain to treat mental disorders. Apripiprazole is a second generation antipsychotic (SGA) or atypical antipsychotic medication. Aripiprazole works by rebalances dopamine and serotonin (neurotransmitters) to improve thinking, mood, and behavior.
Aripiprazole Dosage
Apripiprazole should be taken based on your Doctor’s prescription.
What are the Side Effects of Apripiprazole?
Common side effects of Apripiprazole includes;
Headache, Nervousness, Restlessness, Dizziness, Feeling unsteady, or having trouble keeping balance, Heartburn, Constipation, Diarrhea, Stomach pain.
What are the Long term Side Effects of Aripiprazole?
The Long term side effects of Aripiprazole includes;
- Osteoporosis or an increased risk of bone fractures.
- Some people may develop muscle-related side effects such as while taking aripiprazole such as “extrapyramidal symptoms” (EPS) and “tardive dyskinesia” (TD).
These Long term side effects which could be for months or years are due to long term of elevated prolactin in the body.
Who should not use Aripiprazole?
Aripiprazole has not been approved for use in children or teenagers with major depression. In the appropriate studies performed to date, the use of Aripiprazole have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of aripiprazole in children 6 to 17 years of age with autistic disorder.
What is the best time of the day to take Aripiprazole?
Aripiprazole can be taken either before or after meals. It doses can be taken at the same time of day each day.
How long does it take Aripiprazole to work?
Aripiprazole can start working in 1 to 2 weeks, but it may take several weeks to see it full effect. Some people may see continued improvement on Aripiprazole during the first 3 to 4 months of taking it.
Where to buy Aripiprazole?
Aripiprazole can be purchased on Drugstore.ng, Nigeria’s largest online Pharmacy store.
