Abilify Coupon & Discounts

How do I take Abilify?

Take advantage of patient assistance with your Abilify Savings Card, discount card, or coupons from FamilyWize to buy your medication at a reduced cost in your local pharmacy. Abilify comes in the form of a tablet or orally disintegrating tablet. It may also come as a liquid to be taken orally or solution to be injected. The recommended daily dose of Abilify is between 10-15mg daily and should be taken once a day. Smaller doses are recommended for younger patients. Your doctor may start you off on a lower dose of medication and slowly increase it. Follow your doctor’s recommendations for your particular condition. Abilify may be taken with or without food and should be taken at the same time every day.

What if I forget to take a dose of Abilify?

If you miss a dose of Abilify, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it’s almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue on your regular schedule. Do not take a double dose of Abilify to compensate for a missed dose.

What happens if I overdose on Abilify?

Signs of overdose on Abilify include vomiting, sleepiness, and tremors. Other signs may include slowed breathing, convulsions, confusion, a change in blood pressure or heart rate, and coma. If you think you or someone you know has overdosed on Abilify, contact the Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim is unconscious or not breathing, call 911.

Before taking Abilify, tell your doctor if:

• You have a history of heart attack, stroke, heart failure, heart disease, irregular heartbeat, or any other heart conditions.

• You have diabetes or hyperglycemia.

• You experience seizures.

• You are dehydrated.

• You have low blood counts of any type of blood cells.

• You have a history of suicide in your family or you are experiencing suicidal thoughts or attempts.

• You are pregnant or breastfeeding.

• You suffer from dementia or Parkinson’s disease.

• You are taking prescription or nonprescription medications, especially antidepressants, antihistamines, antifungals, anxiety medications, other medications for mental disorders, high blood pressure medications, sedatives, sleeping pills, tranquilizers, HIV medications, metoclopramide, medications for seizures, IBS, motion sickness, Parkinson’s, ulcers, and urinary problems, and dabrafenib.

• You have a history of drug abuse or you use street drugs.

What are the possible side effects of taking Abilify?

Side effects from taking Abilify include dizziness, drowsiness, constipation, headache, indigestions, tremors, runny nose, stomach acid, fever, dry mouth, inability to sit still, increased appetite and weight gain. If you experience uncontrolled movements, restlessness, seizures, depression, drooling, stiff muscles, or difficulty speaking, contact your doctor at once. Abilify can cause hyperglycemia, even in those who don’t have diabetes. It also makes it more difficult for the body to cool down when it is overheated.

How do I store Abilify?

Store Abilify tightly closed in its container at a room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit. Properly dispose of any expired medication. Keep Abilify out of reach of children and pets.

Warnings

Not recommended for elderly with dementia, do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this affects you, may cause drowsiness, get up slowly from reclining position, cause overheating, tell your doctor if you do vigorous exercise.

Brand Names

Abilify is still protected under patent and therefore is not currently available under any other name. Keep an eye out for other brands and generic aripiprazole in 2015. To help keep the Abilify retail cost down, search our site for free Abilify coupons and discount cards to save up to 87% off the price in your local pharmacy.