Abilify and Pregnancy WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Abilify and Pregnancy
Use of Abilify during pregnancy may not be safe. In studies Abilify has been shown to increase the chances of miscarriage and birth defects. When given to rats Abilify caused low birth weight, slow development, and undescended testicles. The FDA has listed Abilify as a pregnancy category C medication.1
Fast Facts:
- Abilify is a medication used in the treatment of psychotic conditions like schizophrenia and mood disorders like bipolar disorder.2
- Abilify may be used in combination with other medications to treat depression.2
- You should tell your doctor right away if you are planning to become pregnant or are pregnant while taking Abilify.3
- Women should not breastfeed while taking Ablify.4
- Patients are often concerned about using mood stabilizers during pregnancy. Read how psychiatrists respond to frequently asked questions.
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Research Notes References
- ↑ eMedTV: Abilify and Pregnancy
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Cerner Multum (via Drugs.com): Abilify and Pregnancy
- ↑ PDRHealth: Can I Receive Abilify/Abilify Discmelt If I Am Pregnant or Breastfeeding?
- ↑ RxList: Abilify-Pregnancy and Nursing
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- Contributor: Chris Miller
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 16, 2009
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- Contributor: Chris Miller
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Pregnancy and Abilify, Abilify Use During Pregnancy, Pregnancy and Abilify Use, Pregnancy and Abilify Usage, Using Abilify During Pregnancy
- Last update: Oct. 16, 2009
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