Helping you feel better: Let's learn about dissolvable Aripiprazole tablets.

Sometimes we feel a lot of pressure and stress in our minds, don't we? Or there are times when it is difficult to do normal work due to some changes in our minds. You may also have a doctor prescribe a medicine called Aripiprazole for some mental health condition. It also comes in the form of a dissolving tablet. So, today we will talk about this medicine, the relief it gives you, and the things you need to be careful about in a simple way that you can understand.

What kind of medicine is Aripiprazole?

Simply put, Aripiprazole is a medication that can be used to treat several of your mental health conditions. For example:

Schizophrenia , a schizophrenic -like condition
• Bipolar I disorder (bipolar disorder) is a type of bipolar disorder characterized by sudden increases in happiness and then decreases in sadness.
• Manage some symptoms of autism spectrum disorder in children
• Tourette disorder, a nervous system condition
• Sometimes, it is used in addition to other medications for depression .

This medicine belongs to a class of medicines called antipsychotics. Think of it this way: our brains contain chemicals that help control our mood, behavior, and thoughts. Dopamine and serotonin are two of the main ones. Aripiprazole works by balancing the levels of these chemicals. That is, it reduces them if they are too high, and stimulates them if they are too low, helping to improve your mood.

Doctors may also use this medicine for other conditions. If you have any questions about it, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

What are the things you need to tell your doctor before taking this medicine?

This is very important. Before you start taking this medicine, it is important to tell your doctor if you have any of the following conditions. This is because only then will the doctor be able to decide if this medicine is right for you, what dose to give you, and what special precautions you need to take.

• If you have a memory-related disease like dementia.
• If you have diabetes mellitus.
• If you have difficulty swallowing food or liquids.
• If you have trouble controlling your muscles.
• Do you have urges you are unable to control? For example, you may have urges to gamble, spend too much money, or overeat.
• If you have heart disease.
• If you have had irregular heartbeats in the past.
• If you have had a previous stroke.
• Conditions such as low blood counts (low white blood cells, platelets, or red blood cells).
• If you have low blood pressure.
• If you have Parkinson's disease.
• If you have a genetic condition called Phenylketonuria (PKU) (these effervescent tablets may contain phenylalanine).
• If you have had seizures before.
• If you or someone in your family has had thoughts of harming yourself, suicidal thoughts, plans or attempts in the past. This is very important.
• If you have an allergic reaction to Aripiprazole, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives.
• If you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant.
• If you are a breastfeeding mother.

Remember: Telling your doctor all this information is for your own safety.

How to use this medicine correctly?

Okay, now let's see how exactly to take this dissolving tablet.

1. These pills come in a special blister package. You should take the pill out of the package just before you take it. Do not take it in advance.

2. Do not cut or split the tablet.

3. Once you have placed the tablet in your mouth, let it dissolve in your mouth . Then swallow.

4. You usually don't need water to take this medicine. However, only take it with water if your doctor tells you to.

5. If this medicine seems difficult to stomach, you can take it with food.

6. It is very important to take your medicine at the same time every day, at the same time every day . Do not take more or more often than your doctor tells you to.

7. Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly without medical advice. Doing so may cause problems for you.

Every time you get this medicine from the pharmacy, both the first time you get it and every time you get a refill, you will be given a special information leaflet (MedGuide) about this medicine. This is very important. You should read the information in it carefully every time, okay?

If you give this medicine to children:

Doctors prescribe this medicine for children as young as 6 years old for some conditions. However, there are special precautions. Therefore, if you are giving this medicine to your child, talk to your doctor about it carefully and find out the details.

If you take too much medicine (Overdosage):

If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, go to the nearest hospital emergency room immediately, or call a poison control center.

Important: This medicine is for you only. Never share your medicine with anyone else.

What to do if you miss a dose of medication?

Please, don't panic at such times. Take your medicine as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the scheduled time. Never take double or extra doses at once.

What other medications may interact with this medicine?

This is also something to be very careful about. If you are taking Aripiprazole, it may interact with some of the medications below. This means that if you take them together, you may get bad results, or the medication may not work as well.

Never take this medicine with the following medications:

• Brexpiprazole
• Cisapride
• Dextromethorphan; quinidine
• Dronedarone
• Metoclopramide
• Pimozide
• Quinidine
• Thioridazine

Aripiprazole may also interact with the following medications:

• Types of antihistamines for allergies, coughs, and colds
• Carbamazepine
• Some medications for anxiety or sleep
• Some medications for depression, such as amitriptyline, fluoxetine, paroxetine, and sertraline
• Medicines for fungal infections such as fluconazole, itraconazole, and ketoconazole
• Clarithromycin
• General anesthetics, such as halothane and isoflurane, used to numb the area during surgery
• Levodopa or other medications for Parkinson's disease
• Blood pressure medication
• Medicine for seizures
• Medicines given to relax muscles during surgery
• Narcotic medications for pain
• Other medications that cause irregular heartbeats (prolong the QT interval)
• Phenothiazines, such as chlorpromazine and prochlorperazine
• Rifampin

This list is not complete.So, tell your doctor about all the medicines you take (prescribed by your doctor, bought at the pharmacy yourself, herbal medicines, vitamins, dietary supplements, etc.). Tell your doctor if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use other drugs. Some things can interact with your medicine.

What should you be careful about when taking this medicine?

While you are taking Aripiprazole, you need to take a little extra care of your health.

• See your doctor regularly: Your doctor will check you regularly to see if your symptoms are improving or not. If your symptoms are not improving or getting worse, tell your doctor. Do not stop taking your medicine without your doctor's advice. Doing so may cause a severe reaction. Your doctor will tell you how much medicine you need to take.

• Watch out for depression or suicidal thoughts: This is a very sensitive issue. If you or someone you care for feels like your depression is getting worse, or you have thoughts of harming yourself, tell your doctor right away. Also, watch for sudden changes in feelings. For example, feeling anxious, agitated, panicky, irritable, hostile, aggressive, impulsive, severely restless, overly excited and hyperactive, or having trouble sleeping. If this happens, especially when you first start taking the medication or after changing the dosage, talk to your doctor right away.

• Dizziness and drowsiness: This medicine may make you feel dizzy or drowsy. Therefore, until you know exactly how this medicine affects you, do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything that requires concentration. Do not stand or sit up suddenly, especially if you are elderly. Doing so will reduce the risk of dizziness and falling. Drinking alcohol can interfere with the effectiveness of this medicine. Therefore, avoid drinking alcohol.

• Body temperature control problems: This medicine may affect your body's ability to regulate temperature. It may reduce your body's response to cold weather. Stay indoors on cold days as much as possible. If you must go out, wear warm, well-covered clothing. It may also reduce your body's response to heat. So, don't stay in the heat too much. Don't exercise too much. Avoid the sun as much as possible. If you must go out in the sun, wear light, breathable clothing. Drink plenty of water.If you feel like you're having trouble controlling your body temperature, tell your doctor immediately.

• Dry eyes and blurred vision: This medication may cause dry eyes and blurred vision. If you wear contact lenses, you may experience some discomfort. Lubricating eye drops may help. If this problem persists or is severe, see your eye care specialist.

• Increased blood sugar levels: This medication may increase your blood sugar levels. If you have diabetes, ask your doctor if you need to make any changes to your diet or medications.

• Increased sexual urges: Some people have reported having sexual urges, or other strong urges that are difficult to control, such as gambling, binge eating, or shopping, while taking this medication. If you experience any of these, you should tell your doctor right away.

What are the possible side effects of this medicine?

Like all medicines, Aripiprazole can cause some side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Side effects that require immediate medical attention:

• Allergic reactions: skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• High blood sugar (Hyperglycemia): Feeling excessively thirsty or urinating frequently, feeling unusually weak or tired, blurred vision.
• Symptoms such as high fever, muscle stiffness, excessive sweating, fast or irregular heartbeat, and loss of consciousness: These may be signs of a serious condition called Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS).
• Low blood pressure: Dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, blurred vision.
• Pain or difficulty swallowing.
• Prolonged or painful erection.
• Seizures.
• Stroke: Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, difficulty speaking, loss of consciousness, difficulty walking, loss of balance or coordination, dizziness, severe headache, change in vision.
• Uncontrolled repetitive body movements, muscle stiffness or contractions, tremors, loss of balance or coordination, restlessness, shuffling gait: These may be signs of a condition called Extrapyramidal Symptoms (EPS).
• Thoughts of suicide or harming yourself, worsening mood, depressed feelings.
• Desires to engage in compulsive behaviors, such as gambling, overeating, sexual activity, or buying things you wouldn't normally do.

Side effects that usually do not require medical advice (but should be reported to the doctor if they persist or are bothersome):

• Constipation
• Drowsiness
• Weight gain

This list does not include all possible side effects. If you notice anything unusual in addition to these, talk to your doctor about it.

How should you store your medicine?

• Keep this medicine out of the reach of children and pets .
• Store at room temperature (between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius / 59 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Do not use or discard expired medicine.

Finally, things to remember

Aripiprazole is a medication that can help your mental health. However, there are many things you need to be careful about when using it.

The most important thing is to use the medication exactly as your doctor tells you and to tell him or her about any changes or discomfort you feel.

If you have any further questions about this medicine, don't hesitate to ask your doctor, pharmacist, or healthcare provider. You are not alone, we are all here to help you.

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