Aripicon 10mg Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Consern Pharma Limited |
| Active Ingredient | Aripiprazole (10mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Dihydrocarbostyril Drivative |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | NEURO CNS |
| Action Class | Atypical Antipsychotics |
| User Rating | 4.2 |
| User Reviews | 515 |
FAQ
Is Aripicon 10mg a mood stabilizer?
Aripicon 10mg is effective in treating manic episodes and other mood symptoms of bipolar disorder but not for the depressive episodes. Therefore, it can be combined with mood stabilizers like valproate to treat bipolar disorders.
What should I avoid while using Aripicon 10mg?
Aripicon 10mg may commonly cause sleepiness, sedation, dizziness, blurred vision, and double vision. Avoid driving and using heavy machinery if you experience these symptoms. You should also avoid over-exercise, over-exposure to heat or getting dehydrated by avoiding direct sunlight. It is recommended to stay indoors in hot weather, and drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.
Does Aripicon 10mg cause weight gain?
Aripicon 10mg may cause weight gain in some patients. This medicine may also increase the cholesterol and fat levels in the blood. If you gain weight during treatment with Aripicon 10mg, consult your doctor for diet and exercise advice.
How long does Aripicon 10mg take to work?
The benefit of Aripicon 10mg may appear after a few days or few weeks of starting Aripicon 10mg. It may take 4-6 weeks to see the full benefits of this medicine.
Does Aripicon 10mg affect you sexually?
Yes, Aripicon 10mg may cause prolonged and painful erection (priapism) in some patients. It may also cause impulse control disorder wherein the patient may develop urges or cravings that are irresistible and unusual for that person. In this case, the patient may develop an abnormally high sex drive or may experience an increase in sexual thoughts or feelings. Consult your doctor who may modify your dose or may advise to stop Aripicon 10mg.
What is the most important thing that I should know about Aripicon 10mg?
Aripicon 10mg is not approved in elderly patients with dementia as it may increase the risk of causing death. Dementia is a brain disorder that affects the ability to remember, think clearly, communicate, and perform daily activities. This may further cause changes in mood and personality. Furthermore, patients with depression should be closely monitored when being given Aripicon 10mg, as they can develop suicidal tendencies.
Can Aripicon 10mg be taken by diabetics?
Aripicon 10mg may cause an increase in blood sugar levels. Extremely high levels of blood sugar may cause coma and death. Therefore, if you have diabetes, you should stay alert and check your blood sugar levels regularly.
Aripicon 10mg Tablet Reviews
Aripicon 10mg is an antipsychotic medicine. It is used in the treatment of schizophrenia (a mental disorder that can result in hallucinations or delusions and also adversely affects a person’s ability to think and behave) and mania. It can also be used to treat depression and bipolar disorders.
Aripicon 10mg is taken by mouth with or without food preferably at morning. However, it is advisable to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine includes nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, and dryness in mouth. Initially, this medicine may cause sudden drop in the blood pressure when you change positions, so it is better to rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine may increase your blood sugar and cholesterol levels. However, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and doing exercise regularly can reduce this side effect. Remember to inform doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine.
How Aripicon 10mg Tablet Works
Aripicon 10mg is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by changing the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.
How to Use Aripicon 10mg Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Aripicon 10mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Aripicon 10mg Tablet
- In Schizophrenia: Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Aripicon 10mg helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life.
- In Mania: Mania means extremely excited or elevated mood. Aripicon 10mg helps calm the mood and relax the nerves. This stabilises the mood and prevents the symptoms of mania from recurring again. Taking Aripicon 10mg will ensure that you have a better social life and are able to do daily activities more comfortably.
Uses of Aripicon 10mg Tablet
- Schizophrenia
- Mania
Aripicon 10mg Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Aripicon 10mg.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Aripicon 10mg may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aripicon 10mg is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Aripicon 10mg is recommended.
Driving
UNSAFE
Aripicon 10mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aripicon 10mg is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Aripicon 10mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Aripicon 10mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Quick Tips
- Aripicon 10mg may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- You have been prescribed Aripicon 10mg for relieving psychotic symptoms and manic episodes.
- Your doctor may advise you to take it in the morning if you experience any difficulty in sleeping.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Aripicon 10mg as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
- It may increase your blood sugar and cholesterol. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and monitor your blood sugar and cholesterol levels regularly.
- Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes, unusual movements or develop suicidal thoughts.
- It may take 4 to 6 weeks to see full effects on thoughts and mood. Keep taking it as prescribed.
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