Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
aripiprazole
Medication
uh-RIP-i-pra-zohl
Definition
Aripiprazole is an antipsychotic medication used to treat various mental health disorders.
Examples
- Aripiprazole is often prescribed to individuals with schizophrenia.
- Patients with bipolar disorder may benefit from aripiprazole to stabilize mood swings.
- Doctors sometimes use aripiprazole as an adjunct treatment for major depressive disorder.
Meaning
It helps manage symptoms of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression.
Synonyms
- Abilify
- Antipsychotic
- Stabilizer
