Why should Abilify not be prescribed?
Abilify should not be used in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis. In addition, this drug should not be used if it causes an allergic reaction. Special warnings about Abilify The risk of tardive dyskinesia (see “Most important fact about this drug”) increases with the total amount of Abilify that youve taken. To reduce the risk, the doctor will prescribe the lowest effective dose and resort to long-term therapy only if necessary. If you develop symptoms of tardive dyskinesia, see your doctor immediately. Therapy with Abilify may have to be discontinued. In rare cases, Abilify has been known to cause a potentially fatal condition called Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS). Symptoms include high fever, rigid muscles, irregular pulse or blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, excessive perspiration, altered mental status, and changes in heart rhythm. If you develop these symptoms, contact your doctor immediately. Abilify should be discontinued. Certain antipsychotic drugs, includin
