This medicine is given as an injection into a muscle.
Keep medicine at room temperature. Protect from light.
Drug interactions can change how medicines work or increase risk for side effects. Tell your health care providers about all medicines taken. Include prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal medicines. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist before starting or stopping any medicine.
Tell your doctor if symptoms do not get better or if they get worse.
This medicine may cause higher blood sugar levels or diabetes. Please follow your doctor's instructions and check your blood sugar level regularly while on this medicine.
Keep all appointments for medical exams and tests while on this medicine.
During pregnancy, this medicine should be used only when clearly needed. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits.
Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine.
This medicine may cause dizziness or fainting, especially after exercising or in hot weather. Be very careful when standing or sitting up quickly.
Your ability to stay alert or to react quickly may be impaired by this medicine. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medicine will affect you.
If possible, avoid using with alcohol, marijuana, or other medicines that can cause dizziness or drowsiness. These include allergy/cold products, muscle relaxers, sleep aids, and pain relievers.
Avoid becoming overheated during exercise or other activities. Try to stay cool in hot weather.
After being on this medication, speak with your doctor about any new, unusual or strong thoughts or feelings.
This medicine passes into breast milk. Ask your doctor before breastfeeding.
Some patients have serious side effects from this medicine. Ask your pharmacist to show you the information from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and discuss it with you.
Information about Aripiprazole Prefilled Syringe (ARIPIPRAZOLE EXTENDED RELEASE - INJECTION)
The following is a list of some common side effects from this medicine. Please speak with your doctor about what you should do if you experience these or other side effects.
agitated feeling or trouble sleeping
constipation
dizziness or drowsiness
lack of energy and tiredness
headaches
low blood pressure
pain, redness, swelling near injection
nausea
blurring or changes of vision
weight gain
Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you notice any of these more serious side effects:
breathing interruption during sleep
confusion
depression or feeling sad
face appearing mask-like
fainting
fever
swelling in the neck or throat
fast or irregular heart beats
high blood sugar
unusual strong urges - such as increased need to shop, gamble, or have sex
signs of kidney damage (such as change in urine color or bubbly urine)
uncontrollable movement of face, tongue, arms or legs
muscle aches, spasms or abnormal movements
muscle pain
shakiness
suicidal thoughts
unusual or unexplained tiredness or weakness
dark urine
A few people may have an allergic reaction to this medicine. Symptoms can include difficulty breathing, skin rash, itching, swelling, or severe dizziness. If you notice any of these symptoms, seek medical help quickly.
Please speak with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you have any questions about this medicine.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This document tells you briefly how to take your medicine, but it does not tell you all there is to know about it. Your doctor or pharmacist may give you other documents about your medicine. Please talk to them if you have any questions. Always follow their advice.
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