Aripiprazole

What Are The Uses Of Aripiprazole?

Aripiprazole is used for treating certain mood/ mental disorders like:

• Schizophrenia
• Bipolar disorder
• Tourette's disorder
• Irritability associated with autistic disorder
• Depression (in combination with other medications)

What Are The Side Effects Of Aripiprazole?

Some of the common side-effects include:

• Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (a neurological disorder which could be life threatening)
• Weight gain
• Headache
• Insomnia
• agitation or anxiety
• Nausea, vomiting 

What Are The Contraindications Of Aripiprazole?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Cerebrovascular disease
• Diabetes
• Any heart problem including hypotension, irregular heart beat or coronary artery disease