Aripat 20mg Tablet is an antipsychotic medicine used to treat schizophrenia, mania, depression, and bipolar disorders.

Introduction:
Aripat 20mg Tablet is an antipsychotic medicine used to treat schizophrenia, mania, depression, and bipolar disorders. It is used to relieve psychotic symptoms and manic episodes. It may take 4 to 6 weeks to see full effects on thoughts and mood. Keep taking it as prescribed.

Dosage Form:
Tablet

How to Use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Aripat 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How it Works:
Aripat 20mg Tablet is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by changing the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.

Quick Tips:

• You have been prescribed Aripat 20mg Tablet for relieving psychotic symptoms and manic episodes.
• It may take 4 to 6 weeks to see full effects on thoughts and mood. Keep taking it as prescribed.
• Your doctor may advise you to take it in the morning if you experience any difficulty in sleeping.
• It may increase your blood sugar and cholesterol. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and monitor your blood sugar and cholesterol levels regularly.
• Aripat 20mg Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.

Interacting Drugs:

• Clotrimazole
• Fluconazole
• Itraconazole
• Ketoconazole

FAQs:

• Is Aripiprazole used as a mood stabilizer?
  Aripat 20mg Tablet is effective in treating manic episodes and other mood symptoms of bipolar disorder but not for the depressive episodes. Therefore, it can be combined with mood stabilizers like valproate to treat bipolar disorders.


• How long does it take for Aripiprazole to start working?
  The benefit of Aripat 20mg Tablet may appear after a few days or few weeks of starting Aripat 20mg Tablet. It may take 4-6 weeks to see the full benefits of this medicine.


• Can Aripiprazole affect sexual function?
  Yes, Aripat 20mg Tablet may cause prolonged and painful erection (priapism) in some patients. It may also cause impulse control disorder wherein the patient may develop urges or cravings that are irresistible and unusual for that person. In this case, the patient may develop an abnormally high sex drive or may experience an increase in sexual thoughts or feelings. Consult your doctor who may modify your dose or may advise to stop Aripat 20mg Tablet.


• What is the most important information I should know about Aripiprazole?
  Aripat 20mg Tablet is not approved in elderly patients with dementia as it may increase the risk of causing death. Dementia is a brain disorder that affects the ability to remember, think clearly, communicate, and perform daily activities. This may further cause changes in mood and personality. Furthermore, patients with depression should be closely monitored when being given Aripat 20mg Tablet, as they can develop suicidal tendencies.


• What should I avoid while taking Aripiprazole?
  Aripat 20mg Tablet may commonly cause sleepiness, sedation, dizziness, blurred vision, and double vision. Avoid driving and using heavy machinery if you experience these symptoms. You should also avoid over-exercise, over-exposure to heat or getting dehydrated by avoiding direct sunlight. It is recommended to stay indoors in hot weather, and drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.


• Can people with diabetes take Aripiprazole?
  Aripat 20mg Tablet may cause an increase in blood sugar levels. Extremely high levels of blood sugar may cause coma and death. Therefore, if you have diabetes, you should stay alert and check your blood sugar levels regularly.


• Does Aripiprazole cause weight gain?
  Aripat 20mg Tablet may cause weight gain in some patients. This medicine may also increase the cholesterol and fat levels in the blood. If you gain weight during treatment with Aripat 20mg Tablet, consult your doctor for diet and exercise advice.