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Summary: Why an antipsychotic drug for depression?  This powerful group of drugs – the atypical neuroleptics -- and specifically Abilify, represent a useful tool in the treatment of Bipolar Depression.  A thorough review of precautions and possible side effects, a risk-benefit discussion with your physician, along with continued monitoring, drug journaling and utilizing your pharmacist are all important to ensuring the safe and effective use of this drug-tool. 

Topics:

·      Abilify (aripiprazole) = Atypical Antipsychotic/Neuroleptic 03:30

·      Autism Spectrum, Tourette’s Syndrome, Bipolar I Disorder 04:20

·      Exact Mechanism of Action of Antipsychotics? 05:00

·      Metabolic Syndrome 06:20

·      Journaling 08:05

·      Low Risk of Metabolic Syndrome with Abilify 09:05

·      Side Effects Comparison 10:10

·      Risk-Benefit Discussion 12:50

·      Precautions 14:00

·      Getting in the Game 15:30

·      Drug Journaling! 16:40

·      Using the Tool Correctly 18:15

·      Talking About It 20:00

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