Abilify and Ischaemic stroke - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Ischaemic stroke 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 Effexor, and have Schizophrenia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Ischaemic stroke 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 101,447 Abilify users. Check the latest studies of Abilify.

What is Ischaemic stroke?

Ischaemic stroke (stroke; caused by an interruption in the flow of blood to the brain) is found to be associated with 875 drugs and 1,083 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Ischaemic stroke.

On Jan, 20, 2026

97,308 people reported to have side effects when taking Abilify.
Among them, 44 people (0.05%) have Ischaemic stroke.

Among these 44 people:

How long have people been on Abilify when they have Ischaemic stroke? *

What is the gender of people who have Ischaemic stroke when taking Abilify? *

female: 76.92 %
male: 23.08 %

What is the age of people who have Ischaemic stroke when taking Abilify? *

What are other drugs people take besides Abilify? *

What are other side effects people have besides Ischaemic stroke? *

Speech Impairment (Adult) (inability to speak (adult)): 5 people, 11.36%
Confusional State: 4 people, 9.09%
Psychiatric Symptom: 3 people, 6.82%
Pain: 3 people, 6.82%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 3 people, 6.82%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 2 people, 4.55%
Parkinson's Disease: 2 people, 4.55%
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (a life-threatening neurological disorder most often caused by an adverse reaction to neuroleptic or antipsychotic agents): 2 people, 4.55%
Movement - Uncontrolled Or Slow: 2 people, 4.55%
Memory Loss: 2 people, 4.55%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 7 people, 15.91%
Borderline Personality Disorder: 6 people, 13.64%
Birth Control: 5 people, 11.36%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 3 people, 6.82%
Multiple Allergies (allergy to multiple agents): 2 people, 4.55%
Mood Swings (an extreme or rapid change in mood): 2 people, 4.55%
Hepatocellular Carcinoma (liver cancer): 2 people, 4.55%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 4.55%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 2 people, 4.55%
Constipation: 2 people, 4.55%

* 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

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