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Is There Anything Inherent Or Endemic To Abilify That Makes One Gain Weight Or Is Being Hungrier Just A Side Effect?
Question: Is there anything inherent or endemic to Abilify that makes you gain weight or is being hungrier just a side effect?
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Abilify- aripiprazole is commonly associated with the side effects of weight gain and an increase in appetite.
Other common side effects include- headache anxiety, insomnia, nausea, constipation, vomiting , dizziness, etc.
Hope this answers your query. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
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Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
Thanks for posting your query.
Abilify- aripiprazole is commonly associated with the side effects of weight gain and an increase in appetite.
Other common side effects include- headache anxiety, insomnia, nausea, constipation, vomiting , dizziness, etc.
Hope this answers your query. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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