Abilify and Impulsive behaviour - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Impulsive behaviour 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 5 - 10 years also take Lamictal, and have Major depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Impulsive behaviour 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 Impulsive behaviour?

Impulsive behaviour is found to be associated with 595 drugs and 575 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Impulsive behaviour.



On Sep, 25, 2025

97,308 people reported to have side effects when taking Abilify.
Among them, 482 people (0.5%) have Impulsive behaviour.

Could Abilify cause Impulsive behaviour?

Among these 482 people:

How long have people been on Abilify when they have Impulsive behaviour? *

  • < 1 month: 6.9 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 8.28 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 6.21 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 3.45 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 15.86 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 40.69 %
  • 10+ years: 18.62 %

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

  • female: 51.99 %
  • male: 48.01 %

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

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 4.46 %
  • 10-19: 12.05 %
  • 20-29: 19.2 %
  • 30-39: 15.62 %
  • 40-49: 18.75 %
  • 50-59: 18.75 %
  • 60+: 11.16 %

What are other drugs people take besides Abilify? *

  1. Lamictal: 37 people, 7.68%
  2. Seroquel: 26 people, 5.39%
  3. Depakote: 23 people, 4.77%
  4. Prozac: 20 people, 4.15%
  5. Lexapro: 19 people, 3.94%
  6. Ativan: 18 people, 3.73%
  7. Wellbutrin: 18 people, 3.73%
  8. Risperdal: 18 people, 3.73%
  9. Zyprexa: 16 people, 3.32%
  10. Topamax: 13 people, 2.70%

What are other side effects people have besides Impulsive behaviour? *

  1. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry;): 297 people, 61.62%
  2. Emotional Distress: 218 people, 45.23%
  3. Suicidal Ideation: 198 people, 41.08%
  4. Injury: 196 people, 40.66%
  5. Stress And Anxiety: 176 people, 36.51%
  6. Suicide Attempt: 158 people, 32.78%
  7. Pain: 118 people, 24.48%
  8. Mental Disorder (a psychological term for a mental or behavioural pattern or anomaly that causes distress or disability): 116 people, 24.07%
  9. Gambling: 115 people, 23.86%
  10. Psychosexual Disorder: 98 people, 20.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. 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): 183 people, 37.97%
  2. Stress And Anxiety: 162 people, 33.61%
  3. Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 75 people, 15.56%
  4. Insomnia (sleeplessness): 52 people, 10.79%
  5. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: 48 people, 9.96%
  6. Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 47 people, 9.75%
  7. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 45 people, 9.34%
  8. Irritability: 39 people, 8.09%
  9. Eating Disorder: 32 people, 6.64%
  10. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry;): 32 people, 6.64%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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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?

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