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Abilify Side Effects in Children

Abilify is the brand name for the drug aripiprazole. It is indicated to treat Schizophrenia in patients 13 years of age and older, and bipolar I disorder in patients 10 years of age and older. It is also used as an add-on treatment for adults with major depressive disorder. Abilify has potential side effects.

  1. Common Side Effects

    • In children, the most common Abilify side effects are uncontrolled movements or muscle disorders, including restlessness, stiff muscles and tremors. Headaches, nausea and sleeplessness are also common side effects.

    Serious Side Effects

    • Some serious side effects are neuroleptic malignant syndrome, which is rare but very serious; tardive dyskinesia, which can become permanent; and increased blood sugar that can be dangerous for diabetics.

    Other Side Effects

    • Other side effects include orthostatic hypotension, blurred vision, lightheadedness, agitation, anxiety, fast heart rate, rhinitis, cough, rash, weight gain, nausea, vomiting, constipation, jaundice and cough.

    Contraindications

    • Abilify is contraindicated in those who have a known hypersensitivity to Abilify, including those who have experienced itching or anaphylaxis.

    Precautions

    • Abilify should be used cautiously for children with seizure conditions or renal, hepatic or cardiac disease.

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