The TOP 5 Things you NEED to KNOW about ABILIFY (Aripiprazole)

In today's video, we are going to discuss the atypical antipsychotic aripiprazole and how it revolutionized the treatment for schizophrenia and treatment-resistant depression. 🚑 If you are in a mental health crisis, please dial 9-8-8 from the U.S. Or text HOME to 741741 and connect to a crisis counselor. You can find a list of international crisis lines here: https://blog.opencounseling.com/suici... Intro 00:00 1. What is aripiprazole 00:35 How it works 00:55 2. What is it used for? 02:22 injections 02:57 off-label uses 03:34 3. How long does it take to work? 05:22 4. Is this medication addicting? 07:35 5. Side Effects/Drug Interactions 08:50 Activating side effects 09:10 other side effects 10:00 Rare/dangerous side effects 12:57 Drug interactions 15:03 Resources: Deprescribing Guide: https://amzn.to/4dZEUMk Stahl's Prescribing Guide: https://amzn.to/3UXj8QL Disclaimer: All of the information on this channel is for educational purposes only and not intended to be specific/personal medical advice or substitute for diagnosis and treatment of any conditions discussed herein. Furthermore, watching these videos or getting answers to comments/questions, does not establish a provider-patient relationship. Please consult with your own health care provider for proper diagnosis and treatment. References: Casey, A. B., & Canal, C. E. (2017). Classics in Chemical Neuroscience: Aripiprazole. ACS chemical neuroscience, 8(6), 1135–1146. https://doi.org/10.1021/acschemneuro.... Gettu N, Saadabadi A. Aripiprazole. [Updated 2021 Sep 17]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NB... Stahl, S. M., Grady, M. M., & Muntner, N. (2021). Stahl's essential psychopharmacology: Prescriber's Guide. Cambridge University Press. This video was made using Doodly v2.7.4 Adobe Premiere- video editing software Pixabay.com Canva.com