Bipolar Disorder Articles A-Z
Some common Abilify side effects include vomiting, dizziness, and anxiety. Besides common side effects, this eMedTV page covers serious side effects of Abilify that require medical attention, as well as some less common side effects (like anemia).
A doctor may prescribe Abilify for the treatment of schizophrenia, major depression, or bipolar disorder. This eMedTV segment also explores "off-label" Abilify uses (such as the treatment of behavioral problems in elderly people with dementia).
Abilify Warnings and Precautions
Abilify can cause a serious condition called tardive dyskinesia in some people. This eMedTV Web page offers other important Abilify warnings and precautions, including other possible side effects and information on who should not take the medication.
You should get your healthcare provider's approval before stopping treatment with Abilify. As this eMedTV article explains, stopping Abilify abruptly can cause problems such as insomnia or symptoms of bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.
It is generally not recommended that you drink alcohol while on Abilify. This eMedTV page gives an overview of alcohol and Abilify, noting in particular how combining the two can increase the risk of side effects like low blood pressure or drowsiness.
It is generally not recommended that you combine alcohol and Geodon. As this eMedTV page explains, consuming alcohol during Geodon treatment can increase the chances and severity of several side effects, including low blood pressure and drowsiness.
Alcohol and Seroquel should generally not be combined. This eMedTV article explains the reasons why -- for example, certain side effects of the drug may be increased -- and the discussion you should have with your doctor before taking them together.
People taking Symbyax are often advised not to combine it with alcohol. This eMedTV Web page gives an overview on alcohol and Symbyax, explaining how combining the two substances can increase the risk of certain side effects.
Bipolar disorder is a serious brain disease affecting over 2 million American adults. This eMedTV article describes the extreme shifts in mood, energy, and functioning that characterize the disease, and explains why proper treatment is crucial.
Bipolar causes are not linked to one specific origin, but rather to several combined factors. As discussed in this page of the eMedTV archives, genetic factors, in combination with other aspects of a person or the environment, may be bipolar causes.
Bipolar disorder affects over 2 million American adults and is characterized by unusual shifts in a person's mood, energy, and ability to function. This eMedTV page explains how cycles of mania and depression play a crucial part in bipolar disorder.
A bipolar disorder diagnosis is made based on the symptoms, the course of the illness, and a family history, if available. This eMedTV page explains how a bipolar disorder diagnosis is made and includes testimony from people with the condition.
Bipolar disorder in children can be more difficult to handle because they experience more mood swings than adults. As this eMedTV article explains, however, once bipolar disorder in children is identified, it can be appropriately treated.
Bipolar disorder symptoms often shift radically, varying from extreme happiness and energy to sadness and depression. This page from the eMedTV site describes bipolar symptoms in more detail, explaining the balance of manic and depression symptoms.
Several bipolar disorder treatment options have been effective in stabilizing the radical mood swings. This page from the eMedTV library offers an in-depth look at how medications and psychosocial remedies can be beneficial bipolar treatment options.