Aripiprazole is a type of antipsychotic drug that helps treat mood disorders and depression by balancing the neurotransmitters in the brain. It treats mood disorders like schizophrenia, bipolar disorders, annoyance caused by autism, and Tourette's syndrome. Nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness, dizziness, constipation, headache, drooling, fatigue, insomnia, blurry vision, etc., are the side effects.
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Does drinking alcohol make Abilify never work again?
Query: Hi doctor, A person used Abilify and drank alcohol heavily on Abilify. Then switched medications and quit drinking for years. Can that person go back to Abilify again? Will it work? Or does drinking alcohol make the medication never work again? Please explain. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Abilify (Aripiprazole) effects can be reduced simultaneously by using alcohol at that point of time. It means, at the time you are taking alcohol as well as Abilify, the medicine may not be able to exert its full effect. But, its effects are not reduced in the fashion t... Read Full »