Abilify and Echinacea drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Abilify (aripiprazole) and Echinacea (echinacea). Common drug interactions include dizziness among females and abnormal behaviour among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Abilify and Echinacea. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 20 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Abilify?
Abilify has active ingredients of aripiprazole. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 101,454 Abilify users. Check the latest studies of Abilify.
What is Echinacea?
Echinacea has active ingredients of echinacea. It is often used in immune response. eHealthMe is studying from 1,930 Echinacea users. Check the latest studies of Echinacea.
20 people who take Abilify and Echinacea together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Abilify and Echinacea, by gender? *:
female:
- Dizziness
- Pain
- Diarrhoea
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
- Pain in extremity
- Weight decreased
- Weight increased
- Antipsychotic drug level increased
- Blood pressure diastolic decreased
male:
- Abnormal behaviour
- Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body)
- Screaming (a long loud piercing cry)
- Sleep disorder
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Cough
- Decreased appetite
- Fall
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Loss of consciousness
What are the common drug interactions of Abilify and Echinacea, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
- Abnormal behaviour
- Acne (skin problems that cause pimples)
- Cough
- Decreased appetite
- Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Loss of consciousness
- Mental disorder (a psychological term for a mental or behavioural pattern or anomaly that causes distress or disability)
- Mood swings (an extreme or rapid change in mood)
- Oropharyngeal pain
40-49:
- Confusional state
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Lethargy (tiredness)
- Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing)
50-59:
- Weight increased
- Antipsychotic drug level increased
- Blood pressure diastolic decreased
- Burning sensation
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
- Dizziness
- Ear discomfort
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure)
60+:
- Arthralgia (joint pain)
- Dizziness
- Insomnia (sleeplessness)
- Joint swelling
- Pain in extremity
- Peripheral swelling
- Restlessness (not able to rest)
- Tendon pain
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 25.00%
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 5 people, 25.00%
- Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 5 people, 25.00%
- Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 3 people, 15.00%
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry;): 3 people, 15.00%
- Drooling (drop saliva uncontrollably from the mouth): 3 people, 15.00%
- Hypersensitivity: 2 people, 10.00%
- Anger: 2 people, 10.00%
- Urinary Tract Infection: 1 person, 5.00%
- Multiple Allergies (allergy to multiple agents): 1 person, 5.00%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Abilify and drugs from A to Z:
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zRelated publications that referenced our studies
- Cetin, M., Celik, M., Cakici, M., Polat, M., & Suner, A, "Aripiprazole-Induced Hoarseness", Turk Psikiyatri Dergisi, 2018 Jan .
- Cetin M, Celik M, Cakici M, Polat M, Suner A, "Aripiprazole induced non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema: a case report", Turk Psikiyatri Dergisi, 2014 Dec .
- Cetin, M., Celik, M., Cakici, M., Polat, M., & Suner, A, "Aripiprazole-Induced Hoarseness", Turk Psikiyatri Dergisi, 2018 Jan .
- Cetin M, Celik M, Cakici M, Polat M, Suner A, "Aripiprazole induced non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema: a case report", Turk Psikiyatri Dergisi, 2014 Dec .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on aripiprazole and echinacea (the active ingredients of Abilify and Echinacea, respectively), and Abilify and Echinacea (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
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