Approximately 2 out of 3 people being treated

for depression still have depression symptoms.

If an antidepressant alone isn’t enough, talk to your

doctor. Your options may include adding ABILIFY

to the antidepressant you’re already taking.

ABILIFY is FDA-approved to treat depression in adults when added to an

antidepressant (such as Lexapro® Zoloft® Prozac® Effexor XR® or Paxil CR® ).*

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:

Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis (eg, an inability to perform daily activities

due to increased memory loss) taking ABILIFY have an increased risk of death or stroke. ABILIFY

is not approved for treating these patients.

Antidepressants can increase suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children, teens, and young adults.

Serious mental illnesses are themselves associated with an increase in the risk of suicide.

When taking ABILIFY call your doctor right away if you have new or worsening depression

symptoms, unusual changes in behavior, or thoughts of suicide. Patients and their caregivers

should be especially observant within the first few months of treatment or after a change in

dose. Approved only for adults

18

and over with depression.

•

Alert your doctor if you develop very high fever, rigid muscles, shaking, confusion, sweating, or

increased heart rate and blood pressure, as these may be signs of a rare but potentially fatal

condition called neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)

•

If you develop abnormal or uncontrollable facial movements, notify your doctor, as these may be

signs of tardive dyskinesia (TD), which could become permanent

•

If you have diabetes or have risk factors or symptoms of diabetes, your blood sugar should be

monitored. High blood sugar has been reported with ABILIFY and medicines like it. In some cases,

extreme high blood sugar can lead to coma or death

•

Other risks may include lightheadedness upon standing, seizures, trouble swallowing, or impairment

in judgment or motor skills. Until you know how ABILIFY affects you, you should not drive or operate

machinery

The common side effects in adults in clinical trials (>

10

%) include nausea, vomiting, constipation,

headache, dizziness, an inner sense of restlessness or need to move (akathisia), anxiety, and insomnia.

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you’re taking, since there are some risks for drug interactions.

You should avoid alcohol while taking ABILIFY.

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* Lexapro® (escitalopram oxalate), Zoloft® (sertraline HCl), Prozac® (fluoxetine hydrochloride), Effexor XR® (venlafaxine HCl), Paxil CR® (paroxetine HCl) are trademarks of their

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