Aripiprazole is an antipsychotic medicine that is used to treat the symptoms of psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder (manic depression). Aripiprazole, sold under the brand name Abilify among others, is an atypical antipsychotic. It is primarily used in the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Other uses include as an add-on treatment in major depressive disorder, tic disorders, and irritability associated with autism. A Cochrane review found evidence in schizophrenia. Aripiprazole is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia (a mental illness that causes disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions) in adults and teenagers 13 years of age and older. Patient information for ARIPIPRAZOLE 2MG TABLETS Including dosage instructions and possible side effects. DRUG INTERACTIONS ARTICLE CITROME 10.1177/0091270004269870 ARIPIPRAZOLE DRUG INTERACTIONS ET ALAND CONCOMITANT LITHIUM AND VALPROATE Pharmacokinetics of Aripiprazole and Concomitant Lithium and Valproate. INDICATION. ARISTADA INITIO® (aripiprazole lauroxil) is a prescription medicine given as a one-time injection and is used in combination with oral aripiprazole to start ARISTADA® (aripiprazole lauroxil) treatment, or re-start ARISTADA treatment after a missed dose, when ARISTADA is used for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults. Aripiprazole belongs to a group of medicines called antipsychotics. It is taken once daily. Keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your progress can be checked. Abilify (aripiprazole is the brand name) is a prescription drug used to treat certain mental health disorders (for example, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder). Common side effects are runny nose, anxiety, constipation, and cough. The FDA has issued a black box warning for Abilify that should be reviewed before taking Abilify. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION and INDICATIONS for ABILIFY ® (aripiprazole) IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: Elderly people with psychosis related to dementia (for example, an inability to perform daily activities as a result of increased memory loss), treated with antipsychotic medicines including ABILIFY, are at an increased risk of death. ARISTADA INITIO® (aripiprazole lauroxil) is only to be used as a single dose to initiate ARISTADA® (aripiprazole lauroxil) treatment or as a single dose to reinitiate ARISTADA treatment following a missed dose of ARISTADA.