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Compare ARIPIPRAZOLE (Aripiprazole) and ZIPRASIDONE (ziprasidone) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
Aripiprazole, Abilify · Atypical Antipsychotic
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action The mechanism of action of aripiprazole in schizophrenia is unclear. However, the efficacy of aripiprazole in the listed indications could be mediated thro...
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ziprasidone, Geodon · Atypical Antipsychotic
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action The mechanism of action of ziprasidone in the treatment of the listed indications could be mediated through a combination of dopamine type 2 (D 2 ) and ser...
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Estimated frequency (%) based on clinical trial data
Based on 10 Reddit discussions
ARIPIPRAZOLE
20%
positive
10 threads
ZIPRASIDONE
0%
positive
0 threads
% of discussions mentioning each side effect
10 Reddit threads analysed for ARIPIPRAZOLE
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
55 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
I was re-diagnosed with bipolar disorder (unspecified) again last week. I didn’t stick to meds the first time around, but decided to just believe and take it seriously this time. Been taking Aripiprazole 2mg for a week now, and while my body still feels sick like a common cold, I am doing some motio
# General Info Antipsychotics are a type of psychiatric medication available with a prescription to treat psychosis (delusions, hallucinations, paranoia, or disordered thought). Sometimes referred to as neuroleptics or major tranquilizers, They are licensed to treat specific mental health problems w
I can’t go on another medication because the other meds make you gain weight and I am already overweight. I am on a combination of aripiprazole and sertraline for my bipolar and ocd. It is hell. I would rather be off my meds completely. I am crying as I type because I have lost all hope for myself.
I've been used for trials in the past. However, not to this extent. My family thinks this is too much for a single dose. My psych says it's fine to take this many meds. I've been on these for a month now. Should I keep going or change my doc? Any recommendation from anyone who's been through too ma
TW: mention of drug abuse, also a long post. Lol I’m 20, female, struggling with BD type 1. Got accepted into a great university at 17 right after high school, spent 3 years suffering, dealing with drug addiction (got hooked on to m*th which made me more energized for a while and helped with studies
17f. I’m on aripiprazole and sertraline, for bipolar and ocd. I’ve made posts about it but to put it simply it’s making me feel worse than when I was off them. No option to quit medication or change meds because other meds make you gain weight and if I gained any more weight I would be classed as o
Can anybody relate? Being off work for the holidays and staying home at my apartment is a surefire trigger into a mixed episode for me, almost within three days off work, every time. I'm a research assistant at a university, so I get two weeks off for winter break, which I should be grateful for, b
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Both ARIPIPRAZOLE and ZIPRASIDONE belong to the Atypical Antipsychotic class. While they share a similar mechanism of action, differences in pharmacokinetics, dosing, and side effect profiles may make one more suitable than the other for individual patients.
ARIPIPRAZOLE carries 4 FDA warnings. ZIPRASIDONE carries 4 FDA warnings. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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