Side effect profile of aripiprazole
| Side effect | Value (n=106) |
|---|---|
| Weight gain |
19 (17.9) |
| Appetite ↑ |
18 (17.0) |
| Irritability ↑ |
13 (12.3) |
| Somnolence | 12 (11.3) |
| Insomnia |
7 (6.6) |
| Crying ↑ |
5 (4.7) |
| Impulsivity ↑ | 3 (2.8) |
| Agility ↓ | 2 (1.9) |
| Stereotyped behavior | 2 (1.9) |
| Emotional expression ↑ | 2 (1.9) |
| Headache | 2 (1.9) |
| Nausea/vomitting | 2 (1.9) |
| EPS (extrapyramidal symptoms) | 2 (1.9) |
| Constipation | 2 (1.9) |
| Hyperactivity | 2 (1.9) |
| Rash |
2 (1.9) |
| Sensitivity | 2 (1.9) |
| Abnormal liver lab |
1 (0.9) |
| Nail biting | 1 (0.9) |
| Diarrhea | 1 (0.9) |
| Appetite ↓ | 1 (0.9) |
| Obsession | 1 (0.9) |
| Penile erection | 1 (0.9) |
| Night terror | 1 (0.9) |
| Gynecomastia | 1 (0.9) |
| Nasal bleeding | 1 (0.9) |
Values are presented as number (%). An upward-pointing arrow indicates an increase in frequency, while a downward-pointing arrow indicates a decrease in frequency. *side effects that led to medication discontinuation