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Aripiprazole

An antipsychotic medicine used to treat schizophrenia and the mania of bipolar disorder.

Clinical information

Common uses

schizophrenia
mania symptoms of bipolar disorder

Common side effects

difficulty sleeping
feeling anxious and restless
headaches
constipation
feeling sleepy

Cautions

can cause urges like gambling or binge eating — tell your doctor
watch for signs of high blood sugar or diabetes
best not to drink alcohol
do not stop suddenly — symptoms may come back

Interactions

heart rhythm medicines (quinidine, amiodarone, flecainide)
sedating medicines (benzodiazepines, opioids, drowsy antihistamines)
antifungals (ketoconazole, itraconazole)
some antidepressants (fluoxetine, paroxetine)
TB and epilepsy medicines (rifampicin, carbamazepine, phenytoin)
St John's wort

Pregnancy: no good evidence of harm in early pregnancy — speak to your doctor

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: NHS Medicines A–Z, nhs.uk/medicines/aripiprazole (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations4

Brand name	Dosage form	Strength	Importer	Category
Aripiprazole	Tablet	30 mg	—	POM
Aripiprazole	Tablet	15mg	—	POM
Aripiprazole	Tablet	10 mg	—	POM
Aripiprazole	Tablet	20 mg	—	POM