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Research Notes on Is Abilify Used for Bipolar Affective Disorder


Bipolar disorder, also called bipolar affective disorder or manic depressive disorder, is characterized by mood swings. Abilify (aripiprazole) and other antipsychotic medications have proven effective in treating the disorder. Abilify is an atypical antipsychotic prescribed for patients with bipolar disorder to treat acute manic and mixed episodes in adults and pediatric patients 10 to 17 years old.1


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Research Notes References

  1. Drugs.com: Aripiprazole (Abilify) Consumer Information

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