Summary: Why an antipsychotic drug for depression? This powerful group of drugs – the atypical neuroleptics -- and specifically Abilify, represent a useful tool in the treatment of Bipolar Depression. A thorough review of precautions and possible side effects, a risk-benefit discussion with your physician, along with continued monitoring, drug journaling and utilizing your pharmacist are all important to ensuring the safe and effective use of this drug-tool.
Topics:
· Abilify (aripiprazole) = Atypical Antipsychotic/Neuroleptic 03:30
· Autism Spectrum, Tourette’s Syndrome, Bipolar I Disorder 04:20
· Exact Mechanism of Action of Antipsychotics? 05:00
· Metabolic Syndrome 06:20
· Journaling 08:05
· Low Risk of Metabolic Syndrome with Abilify 09:05
· Side Effects Comparison 10:10
· Risk-Benefit Discussion 12:50
· Precautions 14:00
· Getting in the Game 15:30
· Drug Journaling! 16:40
· Using the Tool Correctly 18:15
· Talking About It 20:00
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