Abilify Withdrawal - What Are The Symptoms & How Long Do They Last?

Abilify (aripiprazole) is a medication that affects chemistry of the brain. Stopping suddenly will therefore likely cause Abilify withdrawal.Â

How Long Do Abilify Withdrawal Symptoms Last?

Withdrawal from antipsychotics like Abilify typically lasts for at least a week. The first week will be the hardest, too. After that, side effects may start to subside.

Withdrawal Symptoms

Typical withdrawal symptoms from Abilify can include anxiety, sweating, and panic attacks.

Precautions

Anyone who stops taking this medication suddenly may experience withdrawal. As such, it’s important to discuss plans to slowly taper off this medication with a licensed medical provider.

Treatment Options

The best course of action is to reduce doses over several weeks before stopping completely.

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Darla Ferrara worked for years as an EMT and is now a full-time freelance writer who has created byline pieces for USAToday, Jillian Michaels, USARiseUP, New York Times -- About.com, Multibrief, MedCity News, LiveStrong, and AOL. She earned her Cardiac Arrest, Hypothermia, and Resuscitation Science Certification from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, her Nutrition for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Certification from the University of California, San Francisco, and her certification in Musculoskeletal Case Studies - Anatomy from Harvard Medical School.