Aripiprazole Orion
Aripiprazole Orion is a medicine for adults and teenagers (15 and older) to treat mental conditions that cause symptoms like seeing or hearing things that aren't real, suspiciousness, false beliefs, confused speech, and lack of emotion.
Form
tabletti
Strength
15 mg
Active Ingredient
Aripiprazole
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
The usual dose for adults is 15 mg once a day.
Method
Try to take Aripiprazole Orion tablets at the same time each day, with or without food. Always take the tablet whole with water.
Important
Your doctor may adjust your dose, but the maximum daily dose is 30 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •diabetes
- •sleep problems
- •anxiety
- •restlessness and inability to sit still
- •akathisia (an uncomfortable feeling of inner restlessness and a strong urge to move constantly)
- •uncontrolled twitching, jerking, or writhing movements
- •shaking
- •headache
- •tiredness
- •sleepiness
- •dizziness
- •shaking and blurred vision
- •less frequent bowel movements or difficulty passing stools
- •indigestion
- •nausea
- •increased saliva
- •vomiting
- •fatigue
RARE
- •increased or decreased levels of a hormone called prolactin in the blood
- •high blood sugar
- •depression
- •changed or increased sexual desire
- •uncontrolled movements of the mouth, tongue, and limbs (tardive dyskinesia)
- •muscle tension disorder causing writhing movements (dystonia)
- •restless legs
- •double vision
- •sensitive eyes to light
- •fast heartbeat
- •drop in blood pressure when standing up, causing dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting
- •hiccups
- •decreased white blood cells
- •decreased platelets
- •allergic reaction (e.g., swelling of the mouth, tongue, face, or throat, itching, rash)
- •new or worse diabetes, ketoacidosis (ketones in blood/urine), or coma
- •high blood sugar
- •low sodium levels in the blood
- •loss of appetite (anorexia)
- •weight loss
- •weight gain
- •suicidal thoughts, attempts, and suicide
- •aggression
- •agitation
- •nervousness
- •neuroleptic malignant syndrome (a serious condition with fever, stiff muscles, fast breathing, sweating, decreased awareness, and sudden changes in blood pressure and heart rate), fainting
- •seizures
- •serotonin syndrome (a condition with feelings of great happiness, sleepiness, clumsiness, restlessness, feeling drunk, fever, sweating, or stiff muscles)
- •speech problems
- •eyes fixed in one position
- •sudden unexplained death
- •life-threatening irregular heartbeat
- •heart attack
- •slow heartbeat
- •blood clots in veins, especially in the legs (symptoms: swelling, pain, redness), which can travel to the lungs, causing chest pain and breathing difficulty (seek immediate medical help)
- •high blood pressure
- •fainting
- •accidental inhalation of food, leading to a risk of lung inflammation (aspiration pneumonia)
- •muscle spasms in the vocal cords
- •pancreatitis
- •difficulty swallowing
- •diarrhea
- •stomach discomfort
- •stomach upset
- •liver failure
- •hepatitis
- •yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice)
- •abnormal liver function tests
- •rash
- •skin sensitivity to light
- •hair loss
- •excessive sweating
- •severe allergic reactions, like DRESS syndrome (starts with flu-like symptoms and a rash on the face, then a widespread rash, fever, swollen lymph nodes, and changes in blood tests)
- •abnormal breakdown of muscle tissue, which can lead to kidney problems
- •muscle pain
- •stiffness
- •involuntary urination (incontinence)
- •difficulty urinating
- •drug withdrawal symptoms in newborns if the baby was exposed to the medicine during pregnancy
- •prolonged and/or painful erection
- •body temperature regulation problems or increased body temperature
- •chest pain
- •swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet
- •blood tests: increased or fluctuating blood sugar, increased glycated hemoglobin levels
- •inability to resist urges that could be harmful to yourself or others, such as: strong urge to gamble excessively despite serious personal or family consequences; altered or increased sexual interest and behavior, e.g., increased sexual drive that is significantly bothersome to you or others; uncontrollable and excessive shopping or spending; binge eating (eating large amounts of food in a short time) or compulsive eating (eating more than normal and more than needed to satisfy hunger); wandering urge
Important Warnings
- Thoughts of self-harm have been reported with Aripiprazole Orion. Tell your doctor right away if you think about or feel like harming yourself.
- Tell your doctor before taking Aripiprazole Orion if you have high blood sugar (symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination, increased appetite, and weakness) or a family history of diabetes.
- Tell your doctor if you have had seizures, as your doctor may need to monitor you more closely.
- Tell your doctor if you have uncontrolled, irregular muscle movements, especially in your face.
- Tell your doctor if you have heart or blood vessel disease, or a family history of such diseases, stroke, or abnormal blood pressure.
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- Tell your doctor if you or your family have had blood clots, as antipsychotic medicines have been linked to blood clot formation.
- Tell your doctor if you have had a history of excessive gambling.
- If you notice weight gain, movement problems, drowsiness that affects daily life, difficulty swallowing, or allergic reactions, tell your doctor.
- If you are an elderly patient with dementia (memory and thinking problems), you or your caregiver should tell your doctor if you have ever had a stroke or a mini-stroke.
- Tell your doctor right away if you experience muscle stiffness or cramps with high fever, sweating, changes in alertness, or a very fast or irregular heartbeat.
- Tell your doctor if you or your family notice you have a strong urge to behave in ways that are unusual for you, and you can't resist these urges, especially if they could harm yourself or others. This is called impulse control disorder and can include gambling, overeating, excessive spending, or unusual sexual thoughts or urges. Your doctor may need to change your dose or stop your medication.
- Aripiprazole can cause sleepiness, a drop in blood pressure when standing up, dizziness, and problems with movement and balance, which can lead to falls. Be careful, especially if you are elderly or frail.
- This medicine should not be used in children under 13 years of age. Its safety and effectiveness in this age group are not known.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category D
Avoid use in older adults. For treatment of psychosis only. Increases risk of falls, extrapyramidal symptoms and cognitive impairment. Increases risk of falls, extrapyramidal symptoms and cognitive impairment. (updated 15.1.2024)