I have been on aripiprazole for a few days and have not seen any difference in
my mood. Am I taking a low dose?
When you first buy aripiprazole, the pharmacist will provide you with instructions on how to take the medication. Aripiprazole should only be taken as directed by your doctor and the pill is taken once a day. In the majority of cases, your doctor will start you on the lowest dose. The dose is gradually increased based on your response and side effects. Aripiprazole should be swallowed whole and not chewed or crushed in the mouth. Aripiprazole may be taken with food or water. To get the maximal benefit from aripiprazole, take it at the same time every day. Do not combine aripiprazole with alcohol, sedatives or other anti psychotic drugs If you do miss one dose of aripiprazole, do not double the dose at the next schedule- as it will only lead to side effects. Remember the medication does not work immediately and may take several weeks to reduce symptoms.
If the drug has not worked by 3-4 weeks, then it is unlikely to work at all.
When you first buy aripiprazole, the pharmacist will provide you with instructions on how to take the medication. Aripiprazole should only be taken as directed by your doctor and the pill is taken once a day. In the majority of cases, your doctor will start you on the lowest dose. The dose is gradually increased based on your response and side effects. Aripiprazole should be swallowed whole and not chewed or crushed in the mouth. Aripiprazole may be taken with food or water. To get the maximal benefit from aripiprazole, take it at the same time every day. Do not combine aripiprazole with alcohol, sedatives or other anti psychotic drugs If you do miss one dose of aripiprazole, do not double the dose at the next schedule- as it will only lead to side effects. Remember the medication does not work immediately and may take several weeks to reduce symptoms.
If the drug has not worked by 3-4 weeks, then it is unlikely to work at all.
