Abilify Maintena

Alternate Name: Abilify Asimtufii

Description: Abilify Maintena is prescribed for the treatment of schizophrenia. Abilify Maintena is the brand name of aripiprazole. The average Abilify Maintena price is about $1,771 for 1, 300 mg extended-release intramuscular powder for injection. You can use our LowerMyRx savings offer to get an Abilify Maintena discount of up to 80% off of the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Prefilled Syringe

Administration Route: By injection

Drug Class: Antipsychotic

Generic Available: No

Strength: 400 MG

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have diabetes, heart failure, heart or blood vessel disease, heart rhythm problems, high or low blood pressure, high cholesterol, or a history of seizures, heart attack, or stroke. For some children, teenagers, and young adults, this medicine may increase mental or emotional problems. This may lead to thoughts of suicide and violence. Talk with your doctor right away if you have any thoughts or behavior changes that concern you. Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has a history of bipolar disorder or suicide attempts. This medicine may cause the following problems: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), a neurologic disorder which can be life-threateningTardive dyskinesia (movement disorder that may become permanent)Changes in blood sugar levelsUnusual changes in behavior, including gambling urges, binge or compulsive eating, compulsive shopping, or sexual urges This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Stand or sit up slowly if you feel lightheaded or dizzy. You may get overheated more easily while you are receiving this medicine. Be careful when you exercise or you are outside in hot or humid weather. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Seizures Unusual moods or behavior, thoughts of hurting yourself Unusual tiredness or sleepiness

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how aripiprazole works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: Carbamazepine, clarithromycin, fluoxetine, itraconazole, ketoconazole, paroxetine, quinidine, rifampinBenzodiazepine or sedative medicine (including lorazepam)Blood pressure medicine, Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol., Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine., This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Stand or sit up slowly if you feel lightheaded or dizzy., You may get overheated more easily while you are receiving this medicine. Be careful when you exercise or you are outside in hot or humid weather. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.