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to an antidepressant such as one of these* can help

treat unresolved symptoms of depression.

A pproxim ately 2 out of 3 people being treated fo r depression still have unresolved sym ptom s.

A sk your d o cto r about the option o f ad d in g A B IL IF Y to your current antidepressant.

ABILIFY is FDA-approved to tre a t depression in adults when added to an antidepressant.

* O r g e n e ric e q u iv a le n ts w h e re a v a ila b le .

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 m uscles, 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, decreases in white blood cells (which can be

serious), 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 ( >

% ) 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.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA.

Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call

800

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Please read the Important Information about ABILIFY on the adjacent page.

•Lexapro® (escitalopram oxalate), Zoloft® (sertraline HCI), Prozac® (fluoxetine hydrochloride), Effexor XR® (venlafaxine HCI),

Paxil CR® (paroxetine HCI) are trademarks of their respective companies.

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