Abilify and Nuchal rigidity - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Nuchal rigidity is reported as a side effect among people who take Abilify (aripiprazole), especially for people who are male, 10-19 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Celexa, and have Personality disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Nuchal rigidity 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 Nuchal rigidity?

Nuchal rigidity (a resistance to flexion of the neck) is found to be associated with 115 drugs and 351 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Nuchal rigidity.

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On Aug, 27, 2026

97,308 people reported to have side effects when taking Abilify.
Among them, 13 people (0.01%) have Nuchal rigidity.

Among these 13 people:

How long have people been on Abilify when they have Nuchal rigidity? *

What is the gender of people who have Nuchal rigidity when taking Abilify? *

female: 38.46 %
male: 61.54 %

What is the age of people who have Nuchal rigidity when taking Abilify? *

What are other drugs people take besides Abilify? *

Celexa: 3 people, 23.08%
Mirtazapine: 2 people, 15.38%
Lorazepam: 2 people, 15.38%
Zyprexa: 1 person, 7.69%
Zosyn: 1 person, 7.69%
Sulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim: 1 person, 7.69%
Seroquel: 1 person, 7.69%
Rozerem: 1 person, 7.69%
Lexapro: 1 person, 7.69%
Gabapentin: 1 person, 7.69%

What are other side effects people have besides Nuchal rigidity? *

Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 4 people, 30.77%
Musculoskeletal Stiffness (stiffness of the body's muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and nerves): 3 people, 23.08%
Communication Disorder (speech and language disorder): 3 people, 23.08%
Dementia (madness): 3 people, 23.08%
Drug Ineffective: 3 people, 23.08%
Fall: 3 people, 23.08%
Torticollis (a twisted neck in which the head is tipped to one side, while the chin is turned to the other): 3 people, 23.08%
Gait Disturbance: 3 people, 23.08%
Feeding Disorder (when children refuse to eat certain food groups): 3 people, 23.08%
Neck Pain: 1 person, 7.69%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Personality Disorder: 2 people, 15.38%
Schizoaffective Disorder (a mental disorder characterized by disordered thought): 1 person, 7.69%
Pseudomembranous Colitis (antibiotic-associated diarrhoea (aad), is an infection of the colon): 1 person, 7.69%
Pneumonia Aspiration (bronchopneumonia that develops due to the entrance of foreign materials into the bronchial tree): 1 person, 7.69%
Organising Pneumonia (pathologically by the presence in the distal air spaces of buds of granulation tissue): 1 person, 7.69%
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): 1 person, 7.69%
Delirium (wild excitement): 1 person, 7.69%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 1 person, 7.69%
Aggression: 1 person, 7.69%
Affective Disorder (mental disorder): 1 person, 7.69%

* 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.

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