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Injured by Abilify?
On April 13, 2004, the FDA instructed Bristol-Myers Squibb to notify health care professionals of a revision to the warnings section of labeling for Abilify (aripiprazole), describing the potential increased risk of hyperglycemia and diabetes in patients taking the drug. In a recent study, atypical antipsychotics similar to Abilify were found to cause diabetes 50 percent more often than older drugs. Abilify is used to treat schizophrenia and is part of a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It is in the same class as Zyprexa, Risperdal and Seroquel. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Abilify for the treatment of schizophrenia on November 15, 2002.
The FDA has become concerned about the possibility that Ziprasidone, a drug similar to Abilify, and a number of other drugs might increase the possibility of a specific, and potentially fatal heart-rhythm irregularity called torsade de pointes.
Additional Abilify side effects include: being unusually tired, nausea, constipation, dizziness, restlessness, diarrhea, rash, cough, runny nose, abnormal muscle movements, tremors, and uncontrollable movements.
If you or a loved one took Abilify and suffered side effects, please fill out the form at the right for a free case evaluation by a qualified drug side effects attorney.
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American Children Take the Most Psychotropic Drugs
Sep 26, 2008 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
A new study reports that American children are about three times likelier to be prescribed psychotropic medications than children in Europe. The study states that the differences may be attributable to regulatory practices and cultural beliefs about the role of medication in emotional and behavioral problems.Julie Zito led the team comprised of researchers from the U.S., Germany, and the Netherlands. The group investigated prescription levels in the three countries. Zito...
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Feb 18, 2008 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
Zyprexa, Seroquel, Abilify and other atypical antipsychotic drugs, meant to be used sparingly for severe mental illness like schizophrenia and bi-polar disorder, are being prescribed in increasing numbers to young children and the elderly. Doctors have helped to turn atypical antipsychotics like Zyprexa into blockbusters by prescribing them for more common conditions such as dementia and aggression. Some have accused drug makers of illegally promoting off-label uses as the reason...
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Oct 1, 2007 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
Bristol Myers Squibb and its affiliate Apothecon, Inc. paid kickbacks to physicians for prescribing the company’s drugs and illegally promoted the off-label use of the anti-psychotic drug Abilify. Now, Bristol Myers Squibb has agreed to pay more than $500,000 to settle a civil suit that stemmed from those and other illegal practices.The settlement was announced by the US Attorneys Office in Massachusetts. Under the terms of the settlement, Bristol Myers Squibb will pay the pay...
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May 2, 2006 | USA Today
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Abilify
Abilify FDA Information
FDA Drug Information Facts
ABILIFY (Aripiprazole) FDA INFORMATION
The FDA has issued several warnings concerning Abilify related side effects. The links below will redirect you to these warnings on the FDA website.
Quick Facts
Abilify Reference Guide
Generic Name
Aripiprazole
Date Approved
10/15/02
Manufacturer
Bristol Myers Squibb
Status
Black Box Warning
4/12/05
Approved Uses
Schizophrenia
Bipolar Disorder
Serious Side Effects
Diabetes
Hyperglycemia
Blood Sugar Disorders
Aripiprazole
Date Approved
10/15/02
Manufacturer
Bristol Myers Squibb
Status
Black Box Warning
4/12/05
Approved Uses
Schizophrenia
Bipolar Disorder
Serious Side Effects
Diabetes
Hyperglycemia
Blood Sugar Disorders
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