Be Aware that Abilify is Linked to Uncontrollable Gambling and Hypersexuality

January 2016

Updated May 5, 2016

You'll hear that aripiprazole (Abilify, etc) is associated with a higher risk of certain impulse-control problems.

It's coming from reports linking aripiprazole to the uncontrollable urge to gamble, binge eat, shop, or have sex.

These behaviors are usually seen within days to weeks of starting aripiprazole...or after a dose increase.

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Table of Contents

Blood Pressure Consider Lower Systolic BP Goals in SOME Patients
Antibiotics Know When to Bench Quinolones
NSAIDs Consider Topical NSAIDs for Fewer GI Adverse Effects
Naloxone Prescribe Naloxone to Save a Life During Opioid Overdose
Hepatitis C Emphasize Adherence to Help Boost Hep C Cure Rates
Antipsychotics Be Aware that Abilify is Linked to Uncontrollable Gambling and Hypersexuality
Cardiology Don't Switch Most Stent Patients From Clopidogrel to Another Antiplatelet Med
Vaccines Don't Stop Statins in Patients Getting the Flu Vaccine
Asthma Consider Just a Single Dose of Dexamethasone for Asthma Exacerbations
Contraceptives Stop Hormonal Contraceptives by Age 55
Diabetes Don't Expect Tresiba to Have Much Benefit Over Other Longer-Acting Insulins