Abilify Maintena (aripiprazole)
My Medication Guide
Fairview Pharmacy. Call 601-544-4871.
My next injection dateYour pharmacist or doctor fills this in.
How it works
- One injection, about once a month.
- Given by my care team, not at home.
- Starter pills for about the first 2 weeks.
If I miss an appointment
- Call my clinic right away. Do not just wait.
- A long gap may mean restarting treatment.
- Fairview can help if cost or a ride is the problem.
Tell the doctor if
- New urges to gamble, shop, eat, or sexual urges.
- These are a side effect, not my fault. Worth reporting.
- New movements I cannot control.
Also tell the doctor if
- Signs of higher blood sugar, or weight gain.
- Dizzy or faint when I stand up.
Emergency. Go to the ER
- High fever, stiff muscles, sweating, and confusion.
- Fast or irregular heartbeat, or fainting.
- Fever with sore throat and mouth sores.
Good to remember
- Keeping appointments keeps me steady.
- Cost help exists. Call Fairview before missing a dose.