Abilify and Complex partial seizures - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Complex partial seizures is reported as a side effect among people who take Abilify (aripiprazole), especially for people who are female, 20-29 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Topamax, and have Multiple sclerosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Complex partial seizures 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 101,441 Abilify users. Check the latest studies of Abilify.

What is Complex partial seizures?

Complex partial seizures (epileptic seizure) is found to be associated with 253 drugs and 432 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Complex partial seizures.

On Sep, 18, 2025

97,308 people reported to have side effects when taking Abilify.
Among them, 14 people (0.01%) have Complex partial seizures.

Could Abilify cause Complex partial seizures?

Among these 14 people:

How long have people been on Abilify when they have Complex partial seizures? *

What is the gender of people who have Complex partial seizures when taking Abilify? *

female: 61.54 %
male: 38.46 %

What is the age of people who have Complex partial seizures when taking Abilify? *

What are other drugs people take besides Abilify? *

What are other side effects people have besides Complex partial seizures? *

Hemiparesis (weakness on one side of the body): 4 people, 28.57%
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 4 people, 28.57%
Headache (pain in head): 3 people, 21.43%
Urinary Tract Infection: 3 people, 21.43%
Paraplegia (paralysis of the legs and lower body): 3 people, 21.43%
Transient Ischaemic Attack (a transient episode of neurologic dysfunction caused by ischemia (loss of blood flow)): 3 people, 21.43%
Muscle Rigidity (muscle stiffness): 3 people, 21.43%
Pressure Ulcer: 3 people, 21.43%
Mental Status Changes (general changes in brain function, such as confusion, amnesia (memory loss), loss of alertness, loss of orientation): 3 people, 21.43%
Grand Mal Convulsion (a type of generalized seizure that affects the entire brain): 3 people, 21.43%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 21.43%
Psychotic Disorder: 3 people, 21.43%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 3 people, 21.43%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 2 people, 14.29%
Pain: 2 people, 14.29%
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 2 people, 14.29%
Genital Haemorrhage (bleeding from genital): 1 person, 7.14%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 7.14%
Asthma: 1 person, 7.14%
Angiomyolipoma (most common benign tumour of the kidney): 1 person, 7.14%

* 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 .

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

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