Abilify and Insulin resistance - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Insulin resistance is reported as a side effect among people who take Abilify (aripiprazole), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Seroquel, and have Sleep disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Insulin resistance 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 101,454 Abilify users. Check the latest studies of Abilify.

What is Insulin resistance?

Insulin resistance is found to be associated with 211 drugs and 414 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Insulin resistance.

On May, 03, 2026

97,308 people reported to have side effects when taking Abilify.
Among them, 61 people (0.06%) have Insulin resistance.

Among these 61 people:

How long have people been on Abilify when they have Insulin resistance? *

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

female: 60.34 %
male: 39.66 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Abilify? *

What are other side effects people have besides Insulin resistance? *

Diabetes: 23 people, 37.70%
Weight Increased: 21 people, 34.43%
Type 2 Diabetes: 12 people, 19.67%
Weight Loss: 10 people, 16.39%
High Blood Cholesterol: 8 people, 13.11%
High Blood Pressure: 7 people, 11.48%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 6 people, 9.84%
Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar): 6 people, 9.84%
Sleep Apnea Syndrome: 6 people, 9.84%
Memory Loss: 5 people, 8.20%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Sleep Disorder: 10 people, 16.39%
Stress And Anxiety: 9 people, 14.75%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 7 people, 11.48%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 6 people, 9.84%
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: 3 people, 4.92%
Mood Swings (an extreme or rapid change in mood): 3 people, 4.92%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 3 people, 4.92%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 3 people, 4.92%
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, 3.28%
Lipodystrophy Acquired (a regional loss of subcutaneous adipose tissue which usually starts in the face, extends downward acquired): 2 people, 3.28%

* 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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