Abilify and Otitis externa - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Otitis externa is reported as a side effect among people who take Abilify (aripiprazole), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Seroquel, and have Ankylosing spondylitis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Otitis externa 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 101,451 Abilify users. Check the latest studies of Abilify.

What is Otitis externa?

Otitis externa (external ear infection) is found to be associated with 459 drugs and 413 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Otitis externa.

On May, 04, 2026

97,308 people reported to have side effects when taking Abilify.
Among them, 21 people (0.02%) have Otitis externa.

Among these 21 people:

How long have people been on Abilify when they have Otitis externa? *

What is the gender of people who have Otitis externa when taking Abilify? *

female: 87.5 %
male: 12.5 %

What is the age of people who have Otitis externa when taking Abilify? *

What are other drugs people take besides Abilify? *

What are other side effects people have besides Otitis externa? *

Fever: 13 people, 61.90%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 11 people, 52.38%
Type 2 Diabetes: 9 people, 42.86%
Cough: 9 people, 42.86%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 8 people, 38.10%
Weight Fluctuation: 8 people, 38.10%
Drowsiness: 8 people, 38.10%
Otitis Media (inflammation of the middle ear): 7 people, 33.33%
Rhinorrhea (watery mucus discharge from the nose): 6 people, 28.57%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 6 people, 28.57%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Ankylosing Spondylitis (type of arthritis affecting the spine): 8 people, 38.10%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 4 people, 19.05%
Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 4 people, 19.05%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 4 people, 19.05%
Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 9.52%
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, 9.52%
Type 2 Diabetes: 1 person, 4.76%
Malabsorption (a state arising from abnormality in absorption of food nutrients across the gastrointestinal (gi) tract): 1 person, 4.76%
Irritability: 1 person, 4.76%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 4.76%

* 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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