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Does alcohol hinder the work of Abilify?

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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.
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Hi,

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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 that you are describing. Please bear in mind that a number of psychotropic medications and potentially Abilify may be associated with what is known as discontinuation related resistance. Discontinuation related resistance means that you take Abilify initially, it works great. Then, you stop it for sometime and then restart, but this time it does not work as well. This is unrelated to alcohol.

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Published At July 6, 2016
Reviewed At January 12, 2024

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Dr. Sathya Prakash is a Psychiatrist with expertise in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders. He carefully evaluates patients to determine whether their symptoms stem from physical illnesses, a combination of physical and mental conditions, or purely psychological factors, ensuring personalized and effective care.

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This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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