Abilify 20 mg Tablets

Abilify® (aripiprazole) is a prescription antipsychotic medication used for treating schizophrenia, depression, and bipolar disorder. It comes in liquid and tablet form.
 
Abilify tablets are available in numerous strengths, including:
 
  • Abilify 2 mg tablets
  • Abilify 5 mg tablets
  • Abilify 10 mg tablets
  • Abilify 15 mg tablets
  • Abilify 20 mg tablets
  • Abilify 30 mg tablets
  • Abilify Discmelt® 10 mg orally disintegrating tablets
  • Abilify Discmelt 15 mg orally disintegrating tablets.
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The recommended starting Abilify dose for schizophrenia in adults is 10 mg to 15 mg once daily. For adolescents 13 to 17 years old, the recommended starting dosage is 2 mg once daily. For this age group, your healthcare provider will increase your dose to Abilify 10 mg once daily after a week or so.
 
For the treatment of bipolar disorder in adults, the recommended starting dosage is 15 mg once a day. Children and adolescents 10 to 17 years old typically start with Abilify 2 mg once daily. Your healthcare provider will increase your dose as needed.
 
The recommended starting Abilify dosage for treating major depression in adults is 2 mg to 5 mg once daily.
 
(Click Abilify Dosage for more information about Abilify 20 mg tablets, to find out when and how to take the medicine, and for a list of important factors that your healthcare provider will consider before making a dosing recommendation for your particular situation.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;