Be Aware that Abilify is Linked to Uncontrollable Gambling and Hypersexuality

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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