Thursday, November 1, 2012

Safety while taking Abilify

Listed below are the facts related with your safety while taking Abilify. 

 • Abilify may cause dizziness, drowsiness or lightheadedness. These effects may worsen if you use it with alcohol or other drugs. You must therefore abstain from alcohol while using Abilify. Also, don’t operate machines, drive or carry out other activities that demand alertness.

• Young adults, children and teenagers taking Abilify may possibly experience suicidal thoughts. It’s therefore important for family members to closely monitor the patient. Contact the doctor right away if symptoms like panic episodes, irritable behavior, anxiety, and depressed mood are noticed.

 • Abilify may cause fainting, lightheadedness or drowsiness. Hot weather, alcohol, exercise or fever may elevate these. To prevent these, get up slowly if you’re in a resting or lying position.

Abilify may reduce the ability of the body to protect it from infections. Prevent direct contact with those having cold or other infections. Tell your doctor at once if you spot any symptoms of infection like chills, sore throat, rash or fever.

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