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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
For this use is 5 to 15 mg daily.Dosage for Tourette syndrome in childrenAbilify is approved for use in children ages 6 to 18 years with Tourette syndrome.The starting dosage of Abilify for this use is based on the child’s body weight, as follows:If your child weighs less than 50 kilograms (about 110 pounds), their starting dosage of Abilify will be 2 mg daily. Then after 2 days, their doctor will increase the dosage to 5 mg daily. If after 1 week your child is still having symptoms of Tourette syndrome, their doctor may increase the dose to 10 mg daily.If your child weighs 50 kg (about 110 lb) or more, their starting dosage of Abilify will be 2 mg daily. Then after 2 days, their doctor will increase the dosage to 5 mg daily. After 5 days, your child’s doctor will increase their dosage to 10 mg daily. If your child is still having symptoms of Tourette syndrome, their doctor may increase their dose to a maximum daily dose of 20 mg.About taking AbilifyThe following list highlights some information about taking Abilify.When to take: The manufacturer of Abilify hasn’t stated the best time of day to take the drug. But taking the medication around the same time of day helps keep a steady level of the drug in your body. This helps Abilify work effectively.If you miss a dose: If you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. But if it’s almost time for your next dose, just skip the missed dose. Then take your next dose at the usual time. Never take two doses at once to make up for a missed dose.Taking Abilify with food: You can take Abilify with or without food.Crushing, splitting, or chewing Abilify: Abilify oral tablets should be swallowed whole. You should not crush, split, or chew them.Length of use: Abilify is meant to be a long-term treatment. If you and your doctor determine that Abilify is safe and effective for you, you’ll likely take it long term.OverdoseTaking more than the recommended dosage of Abilify can lead to
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