Adding Abilify for Depression

Send us Fan MailSummary: 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  Questions and comments to  [email protected]