Let's take a minute to talk about your medication. 

This is Abilify. This medicine can help you feel better mentally and have fewer mood swings. It has other uses too, like treating Tourette's. It can take several weeks to start working. You can take each dose with or without food. 

Common side effects can occur, like a headache, upset stomach or problems sleeping. Also, you might feel drowsy. You should wait until you know how it affects you before doing activities that require you to be alert, like driving or riding a bike. You might feel dizzy, so you should stand up slowly after sitting or lying down. These effects are normal if they are mild, and should go away. If these or other effects become reasons you want to stop taking it, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist. But, don't stop taking it unless your doctor says it's okay. 

This medicine could cause you to overheat. To help reduce this, you should drink plenty of fluids throughout each day, and avoid being in hot weather.

Tell your doctor if you feel restless or gain weight, or if you have diabetes and your blood sugar readings are high. Women should talk to their doctors before becoming pregnant or breastfeeding.

As with any medicine, rare but more serious side effects could occur. You should read the Medication Guide to know what to watch for. To help keep this medicine safe for you, your doctor will follow you closely and will order blood tests. Always call your doctor right away if thoughts of suicide, or worsening moods or behaviors happen, especially in children or young adults. 

Always check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking other medicines, and do not drink alcohol.  

For best results with Abilify, take it exactly as your doctor tells you to.