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This antipsychotic medication is used to treat Tourette's syndrome, schizophrenia, and irritability associated with autism. In addition, medication, in conjunction with other antidepressant medications, aids in the management of mental depression.
Avoid alcohol consumption with this medicine because it may increase the risk of dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating.
It is not recommended during pregnancy.
While taking this medicine avoid breastfeeding your child.
Use with caution.
Use with caution.
Avoid driving while taking this medicine because it may cause dizziness and vision problems.
Prevents the overactivity of dopamine and serotonin receptors in the brain, stabilizing and blocking them to manage positive symptoms of schizophrenia such as hallucinations, disbelief, and aloof traits.
Schizophrenia is a mental illness that impairs one's capacity for coherent feeling, thought, and behavior. A psychiatric illness known as mania is characterized by extreme exhilaration, excessive energy, and delusions (misbeliefs). Manic depression, another name for bipolar disorder, is characterized by sharp mood swings that range from manic highs to depressing lows. Depression is a mental illness marked by a depressed state of mind and a lack of interest in activities.
Aripicon is effective in treating manic episodes and other mood symptoms of bipolar disorder but not for the depressive episodes. Therefore, it can be combined with mood stabilizers like valproate to treat bipolar disorders.
Yes, Aripicon may cause prolonged and painful erection (priapism) in some patients. It may also cause impulse control disorder wherein the patient may develop urges or cravings that are irresistible and unusual for that person. In this case, the patient may develop an abnormally high sex drive or may experience an increase in sexual thoughts or feelings. Consult your doctor who may modify your dose or may advise to stop Aripicon.
Aripicon may cause weight gain in some patients. This medicine may also increase the cholesterol and fat levels in the blood. If you gain weight during treatment with Aripicon, consult your doctor for diet and exercise advice.
Aripicon is not approved in elderly patients with dementia as it may increase the risk of causing death. Dementia is a brain disorder that affects the ability to remember, think clearly, communicate, and perform daily activities. This may further cause changes in mood and personality. Furthermore, patients with depression should be closely monitored when being given Aripicon, as they can develop suicidal tendencies.
Aripicon may cause an increase in blood sugar levels. Extremely high levels of blood sugar may cause coma and death. Therefore, if you have diabetes, you should stay alert and check your blood sugar levels regularly.
Aripicon may commonly cause sleepiness, sedation, dizziness, blurred vision, and double vision. Avoid driving and using heavy machinery if you experience these symptoms. You should also avoid over-exercise, over-exposure to heat or getting dehydrated by avoiding direct sunlight. It is recommended to stay indoors in hot weather, and drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.
The benefit of Aripicon may appear after a few days or few weeks of starting Aripicon. It may take 4-6 weeks to see the full benefits of this medicine.
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