Abilify and Gallbladder operation - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Gallbladder operation is reported as a side effect among people who take Abilify (aripiprazole), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Seroquel, and have Narcolepsy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Gallbladder operation 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 101,445 Abilify users. Check the latest studies of Abilify.

What is Gallbladder operation?

Gallbladder operation is found to be associated with 360 drugs and 765 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Gallbladder operation.

On Jan, 28, 2026

97,308 people reported to have side effects when taking Abilify.
Among them, 37 people (0.04%) have Gallbladder operation.

Could Abilify cause Gallbladder operation?

Among these 37 people:

How long have people been on Abilify when they have Gallbladder operation? *

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

female: 81.08 %
male: 18.92 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Abilify? *

What are other side effects people have besides Gallbladder operation? *

Diabetes: 10 people, 27.03%
Weight Increased: 7 people, 18.92%
Type 2 Diabetes: 7 people, 18.92%
High Blood Cholesterol: 6 people, 16.22%
Heart Rate Increased: 5 people, 13.51%
Diarrhea: 5 people, 13.51%
Back Pain: 5 people, 13.51%
Weight Loss: 4 people, 10.81%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 10.81%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 10.81%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 8 people, 21.62%
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: 5 people, 13.51%
Pain: 4 people, 10.81%
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): 4 people, 10.81%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 3 people, 8.11%
Paranoia (psychotic disorder characterized by delusions of persecution with or without grandeur): 2 people, 5.41%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 5.41%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 2 people, 5.41%
Tinnitus (a ringing in the ears): 2 people, 5.41%
Diarrhea: 2 people, 5.41%

* 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.

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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