Abilify and Foetal malformation - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Foetal malformation is reported as a side effect among people who take Abilify (aripiprazole), especially for people who are 30-39 old, also take Sertraline, and have Schizophrenia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Foetal malformation 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 101,455 Abilify users. Check the latest studies of Abilify.

What is Foetal malformation?

Foetal malformation (birth defect abnormal or anomalous formation or structure) is found to be associated with 77 drugs and 114 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Foetal malformation.

On Aug, 01, 2026

97,308 people reported to have side effects when taking Abilify.
Among them, 19 people (0.02%) have Foetal malformation.

Could Abilify cause Foetal malformation?

Among these 19 people:

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

What are other drugs people take besides Abilify? *

Sertraline: 6 people, 31.58%
Sertraline Hydrochloride: 3 people, 15.79%
Methyldopa: 1 person, 5.26%
Losartan Potassium: 1 person, 5.26%
Cymbalta: 1 person, 5.26%
Crestor: 1 person, 5.26%
Avandia: 1 person, 5.26%

What are other side effects people have besides Foetal malformation? *

Drug Exposure During Pregnancy: 6 people, 31.58%
Abortion Induced (medically referred abortion): 5 people, 26.32%
Cytogenetic Abnormality: 4 people, 21.05%
Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy (exposing your unborn child to contraindicated in pregnancy leads birth defect): 3 people, 15.79%
Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy (use of substance during pregnancy): 2 people, 10.53%
Stress Cardiomyopathy (stress-induced chronic disease of the heart muscle): 1 person, 5.26%
Oligohydramnios (a condition in pregnancy characterized by a deficiency of amniotic fluid): 1 person, 5.26%
Nephropathy Toxic (damage to kidney due to toxins): 1 person, 5.26%
Muscle Contracture (a permanent shortening of a muscle): 1 person, 5.26%
Ill-Defined Disorder: 1 person, 5.26%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 2 people, 10.53%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 5.26%
Diabetes: 1 person, 5.26%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Foetal malformation:

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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.

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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