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What Are The Symptoms Of Abilify?

Yes, I have a client who is 50 years old, mild mr, who is about 5'10, 260 lbs. She is on abilify. She has been attacking her staff, she is unable to sleep at night, she has episodes of constipation and diarrhea. I am looking at the side effects of Ability and it seems as though it may be exacerbating some of her symptoms. The list of side effects is rather long, and I am rather sleepy, can you tell me if Ability could be causing some of these symptoms? I am her Dieititan, of course trying to assist her in losing, without success.

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Fri, 14 Feb 2014
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Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.

Abilify (Aripiprazole) is an anti-psychotic medication, which can be used in patients with MR who have psychotic symptoms or aggressive / violent behaviour. Now, regarding the side effects of Abilify, constipation, dyspepsia (indigestion) or other bowel disturbances are relatively common.

So, it is likely that the worsening of your client's bowel disturbances could be related to Abilify. Usually, these side effects are temporary and tend to subside withing a couple of weeks. I would suggest that you ask her to take plenty of fluids and a fibre-rich diet. In case her symptoms are persistent or worsening, then you have to discuss with her doctor about considering other options.

Wish you all the best.

Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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What Are The Symptoms Of Abilify?

Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query. Abilify (Aripiprazole) is an anti-psychotic medication, which can be used in patients with MR who have psychotic symptoms or aggressive / violent behaviour. Now, regarding the side effects of Abilify, constipation, dyspepsia (indigestion) or other bowel disturbances are relatively common. So, it is likely that the worsening of your client s bowel disturbances could be related to Abilify. Usually, these side effects are temporary and tend to subside withing a couple of weeks. I would suggest that you ask her to take plenty of fluids and a fibre-rich diet. In case her symptoms are persistent or worsening, then you have to discuss with her doctor about considering other options. Wish you all the best. Regards, Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar Consultant Psychiatrist