Abilify and Bacteraemia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Bacteraemia is reported as a side effect among people who take Abilify (aripiprazole), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Norvasc, and have Schizophrenia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Bacteraemia when taking Abilify. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 97,308 people who have side effects when taking Abilify 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 101,450 Abilify users. Check the latest studies of Abilify.

What is Bacteraemia?

Bacteraemia (presence of bacteria in the blood) is found to be associated with 1,040 drugs and 1,511 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Bacteraemia.

On Jan, 30, 2026

97,308 people reported to have side effects when taking Abilify.
Among them, 23 people (0.02%) have Bacteraemia.

Among these 23 people:

What is the gender of people who have Bacteraemia when taking Abilify? *

female: 56.52 %
male: 43.48 %

What is the age of people who have Bacteraemia when taking Abilify? *

What are other drugs people take besides Abilify? *

What are other side effects people have besides Bacteraemia? *

Fever: 8 people, 34.78%
Pneumonia: 6 people, 26.09%
Cellulitis (infection under the skin): 5 people, 21.74%
Abdominal Infection: 3 people, 13.04%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 3 people, 13.04%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 3 people, 13.04%
Diabetes: 3 people, 13.04%
Colon Neoplasm (cancer from uncontrolled cell growth in the colon or rectum): 3 people, 13.04%
Drug Ineffective: 3 people, 13.04%
Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely): 3 people, 13.04%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 5 people, 21.74%
Hepatitis C: 4 people, 17.39%
Hereditary Angioedema (recurrent episodes of severe swelling): 2 people, 8.70%
Autism Spectrum Disorder (developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication and behavioural challenges): 2 people, 8.70%
Cardiac Disorder: 2 people, 8.70%
Major Depression (a mood state that goes well beyond temporarily feeling sad or blue. it is a serious medical illness that affects one's thoughts, feelings): 2 people, 8.70%
Irritability: 2 people, 8.70%
Type 2 Diabetes: 1 person, 4.35%
Candidiasis (candidiasis or thrush is a fungal infection): 1 person, 4.35%
Catatonia (unresponsive to external stimuli): 1 person, 4.35%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related 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 (the active ingredients of Abilify) and Abilify (the brand name). 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?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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