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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
To treat:schizophrenia in children ages 13 years and olderAbilify is also FDA-approved to treat:manic and mixed episodes in children ages 10 years and older with bipolar I disorder, either alone or with lithium or valproateTourette syndrome in children ages 6 years and olderirritability related to autism spectrum disorder in children ages 6 years and olderNote: The uses in the above list apply to Abilify. But other forms of the drug are available: Abilify MyCite, Abilify Asimtufii, and Abilify Maintena.* Each form of Abilify may be used for different conditions. For more information about the drugs’ uses, see our articles about Abilify and Rexulti. You can also talk with your doctor or pharmacist.* For details, see “Dosages, forms, and administration” below.Here’s information about the generic status for all forms of Abilify and Rexulti, as well as their active ingredients.* For details, see “Dosages, forms, and administration” below.The generic version of Abilify is called aripiprazole.Below is a quick look at the dosage and administration of Abilify and Rexulti for the conditions both drugs treat.Abilify is available in several forms: Abilify, Abilify MyCite, Abilify Asimtufii, and Abilify Maintena. This section focuses on the Abilify and Abilify MyCite forms and the dosages for each. Dosages for Abilify Asimtufii and Abilify Maintena, which are extended-release* intramuscular injections given by a healthcare professional, are not covered here.Note: The dosage information below is for adults. For more about dosages, including for children as well as uses not covered here, see our dosage articles about Abilify and Rexulti. Your doctor or pharmacist can also give you details on the dosages for these medications.* “Extended release” means the drug is slowly released into the body over a long period of time.Dosage for schizophreniaBelow are the dosages of Abilify, Abilify MyCite, and Rexulti for schizophrenia.Dosage for major depressive disorderBoth Abilify and Rexulti belong to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. These drugs can cause some of the same side effects, as well as some different ones. Some of the side effects reported in clinical trials of these drugs are mentioned below.For more information about side effects of the two drugs, see our side effect articles about Abilify and Rexulti. You can also refer to the prescribing information for Abilify and Rexulti, which contains details about the drugs’ clinical trials.Note: Abilify is available in several forms: Abilify, Abilify MyCite, Abilify Asimtufii, and Abilify Maintena.* This section focuses on the side effects of Abilify. To learn about side effects of Abilify’s other forms, talk with your doctor. You can also refer to the prescribing information for Abilify MyCite, Abilify Asimtufii, and Abilify Maintena.* For details, see “Dosages, forms, and administration” above.Mild side effectsThe following table lists some of the more commonly
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