Abilify and caffeine


Other medications, alcohol, and more

Abilify (aripiprazole) is a brand-name prescription drug prescribed for certain mental health conditions, including schizophrenia and depression. The drug is also used to treat bipolar I disorder, Tourette’s syndrome, and irritability related to autism.

As with other medications, Abilify can interact with certain other drugs and some foods. An interaction occurs when one substance causes another substance to have a different effect than expected.

Abilify comes in three different forms, and they have the same interactions. The forms are:

  • Abilify (oral tablet)
  • Abilify Mycite (oral tablet that contains a sensor to help you track whether you’ve taken a dose)
  • Abilify Maintena (intramuscular injection)

For details about Abilify’s interactions, keep reading. For additional information about Abilify, including facts about its uses, see this article.

In some cases, a factor or condition could prevent your doctor from prescribing Abilify due to the risk of harm. This is known as a contraindication. The contraindications of Abilify include:

Having had an allergic reaction to Abilify or any of its ingredients

If you’ve had an allergic reaction to Abilify or any of its ingredients, your doctor will likely not prescribe Abilify. Taking the drug could cause another allergic reaction. You can ask your doctor about other treatments that may be better choices.

Note: Before you start treatment with Abilify, it’s important to tell your doctor if this contraindication applies to you. They can determine whether to prescribe Abilify.

Alcohol does not affect the way Abilify works. However, both alcohol and Abilify can cause certain similar side effects.* You may have an increased risk of these side effects if you drink alcohol (such as wine, beer, or spirits) during Abilify treatment.

Both alcohol and Abilify may cause nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, and blurry vision. The substances can also cause headaches, dizziness, and low blood pressure.

You can talk with your doctor about how much alcohol, if any, is safe for you to consume while taking Abilify.

* For more information about the side effects of Abilify, see this article.

Before you start treatment with Abilify, tell your doctor and pharmacist which prescription, over-the-counter, and other medications you take. By sharing this information with them, you may help prevent possible interactions.

If you have questions about drug interactions that may affect you, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Here’s a chart of drugs that can interact with Abilify. Keep in mind that this chart does not include all drugs that may interact with Abilify. Some of these interactions are described in detail just below in “Drug interactions in depth.” Your doctor can also advise you on whether there are medications that should not be taken with Abilify.

Drug class or drug nameDrug examplesInteraction result with Abilify
strong CYP3A4 inducers• carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Equetro, Tegretol)
• rifampin (Rifadin)
• phenytoin (Dilantin)
can make Abilify less effective than usual
strong CYP3A4 inhibitors• itraconazole (Sporanox, Tolsura)
• ketoconazole
• posaconazole (Noxafil)
• voriconazole (Vfend)
• clarithromycin
• ritonavir (Norvir)
can increase the risk of side effects from Abilify*
strong CYP2D6 inhibitors• bupropion (Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL, Aplenzin)
• quinidine
• paroxetine (Paxil)
• fluoxetine (Prozac)
• terbinafine
can increase the risk of side effects from Abilify*
certain antidepressants• bupropion (Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL, Aplenzin)
• paroxetine (Paxil)
• fluoxetine (Prozac)
• sertraline (Zoloft)
• venlafaxine (Effexor XR)
• trazodone
can increase the risk of side effects from Abilify*
certain antipsychotics• quetiapine (Seroquel)can increase the risk of side effects from Abilify*
benzodiazepines• alprazolam (Xanax)
• diazepam (Valium)
• lorazepam (Ativan)
can increase the risk of side effects from Abilify*
blood pressure medications• doxazosin (Cardura)
• prazosin (Minipress)
• furosemide (Lasix)
• hydrochlorothiazide
can increase the risk of low blood pressure with Abilify
sedating antihistamines• diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
• chlorpheniramine
• promethazine
can increase the risk of sleepiness with Abilify
opioids• codeine
• fentanyl (Subsys, Fentora, Lazanda, Actiq)
• hydromorphone (Dilaudid)
• methadone
• morphine (MS Contin)
• oxycodone (Oxaydo, Xtampza ER, OxyContin, Roxybond)
• tramadol (ConZip, Ultram, Qdolo)
can increase the risk of sleepiness with Abilify

* For more information about the side effects of Abilify, see this article.

Here’s a closer look at certain drug interactions of Abilify.

Strong CYP3A4 and CYP2D6 inhibitors

CYP3A4 and CYP2D6 are enzymes in your liver that help remove certain drugs from your body. (An enzyme is a protein that helps chemical reactions occur.) CYP stands for cytochrome P450. Drugs that are strong CYP3A4 inhibitors or strong CYP2D6 inhibitors reduce the activity of these enzymes.

Interaction result. Taking Abilify with a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor or a strong CYP2D6 inhibitor can increase the risk of side effects of Abilify. These side effects can include low blood pressure and sleepiness. (For more information about Abilify’s side effects, see this article.)

Interaction explained. CYP3A4 and CYP2D6 help remove Abilify from your body. Drugs that are strong inhibitors of these enzymes slow down the removal of Abilify. This can cause Abilify to build up in your system, which may increase the risk of side effects from the drug.

Examples of strong CYP3A4 and CYP2D6 inhibitors. Here are some strong CYP3A4 and CYP2D6 inhibitor drugs that may interact with Abilify:

  • certain antifungal drugs, such as:
    • itraconazole (Sporanox, Tolsura)
    • ketoconazole
    • posaconazole (Noxafil)
    • voriconazole (Vfend)
    • terbinafine
  • the antibiotic clarithromycin
  • certain HIV drugs, such as ritonavir (Norvir)
  • certain antidepressants, such as:
    • bupropion (Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL, Aplenzin)
    • paroxetine (Paxil)
    • fluoxetine (Prozac)
  • the heart drug quinidine

Steps you or your doctor may take. If you take Abilify or Abilify Mycite tablets with a strong CYP3A4 or strong CYP2D6 inhibitor, your doctor will likely prescribe a decreased lower Abilify drug dosage.

However, if you receive Abilify Maintena* and take one of these inhibitors, your doctor will usually decrease the Abilify Maintena dosage only in a certain situation. The situation is if you take the inhibitor for longer than 14 days.

Long-term use of the inhibitor results in Abilify Maintena dropping below the therapeutic level in your body. A therapeutic level is the amount of drug in your system needed to properly treat your condition or disease.

If you need to take the inhibitor short term (less than 14 days), it will not impact how much Abilify Maintena you receive. During this time, the level of Abilify Maintena in your body will still be within the range required for treatment.

Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you more about Abilify and strong CYP3A4 and CYP2D6 inhibitors.

* Abilify Maintena is a form of Abilify that’s given as an intramuscular injection. It slowly releases the medication into your blood over a month.

Strong CYP3A4 inducers

CYP3A4 is an enzyme in your liver that helps remove certain drugs from your body. Drugs that are strong CYP3A4 inducers increase the activity of this enzyme.

Interaction result. Taking Abilify with a strong CYP3A4 inducer can make Abilify less effective at treating your condition.

Interaction explained. CYP3A4 helps remove Abilify from your body. Drugs that are strong inducers of this enzyme speed up the removal of Abilify. This can lower the level of Abilify in your system, which can make it less effective.

Examples of strong CYP3A4 inducers. Here are some strong CYP3A4 inducer drugs that may interact with Abilify:

  • certain seizure medications, such as carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Equetro, Tegretol) and phenytoin (Dilantin)
  • the antibiotic rifampin (Rifadin)

Steps you or your doctor may take. If you take Abilify tablets with a strong CYP3A4 inducer, your doctor may prescribe a dosage of Abilify that’s higher than usual.

If you’re prescribed Abilify Maintena,* your doctor will likely not have you take a strong CYP3A4 inducer for more than 14 days. Long-term use of the inducer results in Abilify Maintena dropping below the therapeutic level in your body. A therapeutic level is the amount of drug in your system needed to properly treat your condition or disease.

However, if you need to take a strong CYP3A4 inducer short term (less than 14 days), it will not impact how much Abilify Maintena you receive. During this time, the level of Abilify Maintena in your body will still be within the range required for treatment.

If you’d like to learn more about Abilify and strong CYP3A4 inducers, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

* Abilify Maintena is a form of Abilify that’s given as an intramuscular injection. It slowly releases the medication into your blood over a month.

Certain antidepressants

Your doctor may prescribe an antidepressant with Abilify. In fact, if you take Abilify to treat depression, they’ll usually have you take an antidepressant as well.

Interaction result. Taking certain antidepressants with Abilify may increase your risk of side effects from Abilify. (For more information about Abilify’s side effects, see this article.)

Interaction explained. Certain antidepressants, such as fluoxetine (Prozac) and paroxetine (Paxil), can prevent Abilify from fully breaking down in your body. This can raise the level of Abilify in your system, which can increase your risk of side effects.

Also, certain other antidepressants may have side effects similar to those ofAbilify. Examples of these side effects include sleepiness and heart rhythm problems. Taking one of these antidepressants with Abilify could worsen these side effects or make you more likely to experience them.

Examples of certain antidepressants. Here are some antidepressants that may interact with Abilify:

  • bupropion (Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL , Aplenzin)
  • paroxetine (Paxil)
  • fluoxetine (Prozac)
  • venlafaxine (Effexor XR)
  • sertraline (Zoloft)
  • trazodone

Steps you or your doctor may take. If you take Abilify with paroxetine or fluoxetine, your doctor may prescribe an Abilify dosage that’s lower than usual. (To read more about this, see “Strong CYP3A4 and CYP2D6 inhibitors” above.)

If you take other antidepressants with Abilify, your doctor will likely monitor you for side effects. If needed, they may reduce your dosage of either medication.

If you have any questions about interactions between Abilify and antidepressants, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

Abilify may have other interactions, such as with supplements, foods, vaccines, or even lab tests. You’ll find details below.

Abilify interactions with supplements

It’s possible for drugs to interact with supplements such as vitamins and herbs.

Abilify interactions with herbs

Your doctor will likely recommend that you do not take the herbal remedy St. John’s wort during Abilify treatment. Abilify can interact with the herb, which is a substance known as a strong cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) inducer.

CYP3A4 is an enzyme (protein) in your liver that helps remove Abilify from your body. Strong inducers of this enzyme speed up the removal of Abilify. This can make Abilify less effective than usual at treating your condition.

Your doctor may be able to suggest another treatment other than St. John’s wort.

Abilify and vitamins

There are no specific reports of vitamins interacting with Abilify. However, it’s still important to check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any of these products during Abilify treatment.

Abilify interactions with food

Your doctor may recommend that you avoid eating grapefruit and drinking grapefruit juice while taking Abilify. The drug can interact with this food and beverage. Grapefruit is a substance known as a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor.

CYP3A4 is an enzyme in your liver that helps remove Abilify from your body. Strong inhibitors of this enzyme slow down the removal of Abilify. This can cause Abilify to build up in your system, which may increase the risk of side effects from the drug. (For more information about the side effects of Abilify, see this article.)

Avoiding grapefruit products while taking Abilify helps prevent the level of the drug in your body from becoming too high.

No other foods have been specifically reported to interact with Abilify. If you’d like to learn more about eating certain foods during treatment with the medication, talk with your doctor.

Abilify and vaccines

There are no specific reports of Abilify interacting with vaccines. Keep in mind that you should still talk with your doctor or pharmacist before getting vaccines during Abilify treatment.

Abilify and lab tests

Abilify has not been reported to interact with lab tests. However, if you have any lab tests done during treatment, be sure to tell the healthcare professional that you’re taking Abilify.

Abilify and cannabis or CBD

Cannabis (marijuana) and cannabis products, such as cannabidiol (CBD), have not been specifically reported to interact with Abilify. However, as with any drug or supplement, talk with your doctor before taking cannabis in combination with Abilify. The impact of cannabis may affect how well you stick to your Abilify treatment plan.

Note: Cannabis is illegal at a federal level but is legal in many states to varying degrees.

Certain medical conditions and other factors may increase the risk of interactions with Abilify. Before you take Abilify, be sure to talk with your doctor about your health history. Abilify may not be the right treatment option for you if you have certain medical conditions or other factors affecting your health.

Health conditions or factors that might interact with Abilify include the following.

Low blood pressure. Abilify can sometimes cause low blood pressure, especially when getting up from sitting or lying down. This could cause dizziness or fainting. If you already have low blood pressure or take blood pressure medication, you may have an increased risk of this side effect. Your doctor may monitor your blood pressure while you take Abilify.

Dehydration. Antipsychotics such as Abilify can sometimes make it harder for your body to manage its core body temperature. This can increase your risk of hyperthermia or heat stroke, such as in hot weather or when doing vigorous exercise.

Becoming dehydrated while taking Abilify can increase your risk of hyperthermia. Dehydration can make low blood pressure more likely to occur. (For more information, see “Low blood pressure” above.) To avoid dehydration while taking Abilify, be sure to drink plenty of fluids.

Heart problems or stroke. Abilify can sometimes cause low or high blood pressure.If you have a heart problem or have had a stroke, blood pressure changes could cause a heart attack or stroke in rare cases. To see whether Abilify is right for you, talk with your doctor.

Diabetes. Antipsychotic medications such as Abilify can sometimes increase blood sugar levels. If you have diabetes, this could make your blood sugar harder to manage. As a result, your doctor may want to check your blood sugar more often while you take Abilify. If needed, they may adjust the dosages of your diabetes medications.

Your doctor may also check your blood sugar frequently while you take Abilify if you have obesity or prediabetes. If your blood sugar becomes too high, your doctor may prescribe medication to help lower it.

High cholesterol or triglycerides. Antipsychotic medications such as Abilify can sometimes increase blood levels of cholesterol and other fats called triglycerides. If you already have high cholesterol or triglyceride levels, taking Abilify could make your condition worse.

Your doctor may monitor your cholesterol and triglyceride levels while you take Abilify. If needed, they can prescribe medication to lower them. If you already take cholesterol or triglyceride medication, your doctor may adjust your dosage.

Low white blood cell count. Abilify can sometimes lower white blood cell counts, which can increase the risk of infection. If you already have a low white blood cell count or have had it in the past, you may have an increased risk of the condition with Abilify. Your doctor can advise you on whether Abilify is right for you. If they prescribe the drug, they’ll likely monitor your white blood cell count during treatment.

Seizures. Abilify can sometimes cause seizures. If you’ve had seizures in the past, you may have an increased risk of seizures with Abilify. To see whether Abilify is an option for you, talk with your doctor.

CYP2D6 poor metabolizers. CYP2D6 is an enzyme in your liver that helps break down certain drugs in your body. If your CYP2D6 enzyme does not work correctly, you may be referred to as a CYP2D6 poor metabolizer. The condition can cause certain drugs, including Abilify, to build up in your body and lead to serious side effects.* If you’re a CYP2D6 poor metabolizer, your doctor will likely prescribe a dosage of Abilify that’s lower than usual.

Pregnancy. It’s not known if Abilify is safe to take during pregnancy. If you’re pregnant or planning to become pregnant, talk with your doctor about the possible risks and benefits of Abilify.

Breastfeeding. Abilify may pass into breast milk. If you’re breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed, talk with your doctor. They can advise you on other ways to feed your child and whether Abilify is right for you.

Allergic reaction. If you’ve had an allergic reaction to Abilify or any of its ingredients, your doctor will likely not prescribe Abilify. To learn more, see “When to avoid Abilify” above.

Older age. Doctors typically will not prescribe Abilify to older people who have psychosis that’s related to dementia. Antipsychotic medications such as Abilify can increase the risk of death in this group of people.† Abilify is not approved to treat psychosis that’s related to dementia.

In addition, older people may have a greater risk of low blood pressure with antipsychotics such as Abilify. Low blood pressure can cause dizziness, which could increase the risk of falls in this age group. To learn more, see “Low blood pressure” above.

You can also talk with your doctor for more information about Abilify and older adults.

Age younger than 25 years. Abilify is used to treat several mental health conditions, including depression. These conditions may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors.

Studies show that antidepressants can increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children and adults younger than age 25 years.† (Abilify is often prescribed in combination with an antidepressant to treat depression.) The risks are higher early in treatment and after dose changes. Abilify is not approved to treat depression in people younger than age 18 years.

Whatever condition you take Abilify for, talk with your doctor right away if you notice symptoms of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. These can include any new or sudden changes in your mood, feelings, thoughts, or behavior. Be sure to ask people close to you to watch for these changes as well.

* For more information about the side effects of Abilify, see this article.
† Abilify has a boxed warning about the risk of this side effect. A boxed warning is the most serious warning from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The warning alerts doctors and patients about drug effects that may be dangerous.

Suicide prevention

If you know someone at immediate risk of self-harm, suicide, or hurting another person:

  • Ask the tough question: “Are you considering suicide?”
  • Listen to the person without judgment.
  • Call 911 or the local emergency number, or text TALK to 741741 to communicate with a trained crisis counselor.
  • Stay with the person until professional help arrives.
  • Try to remove any weapons, medications, or other potentially harmful objects.

If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, a prevention hotline can help. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24 hours a day at 988. During a crisis, people who are hard of hearing can use their preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988.

Click here for more links and local resources.

Here are some frequently asked questions about Abilify and possible interactions.

Is there an interaction between Abilify and Vyvanse?

Abilify has not been reported to interact with lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (Vyvanse), which is a stimulant medication. Vyvanse is prescribed to treat attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) and binge eating disorder.

Taking Abilify with Vyvanse is not known to affect how these medications work in your body. However, both medications can cause some similar side effects. These include headaches, dizziness, trouble sleeping, and anxiety. So, taking these drugs together could increase the risk of these side effects.

If you have additional questions about Abilify and Vyvanse, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

Does Abilify interact with thyroid medications?

No, Abilify is not known to interact with thyroid medications.

The thyroid gland helps manage your metabolism* by producing certain hormones. If your body does not make enough natural thyroid hormones, your doctor may prescribe thyroid medication such as levothyroxine (Synthroid).

Abilify can cause changes in your metabolism that lead to an increase in blood sugar and cholesterol levels. However, these changes do not involve your thyroid hormones. Abilify does not affect the way thyroid medications work.

Your doctor and pharmacist can tell you more about Abilify and thyroid drugs.

* Your metabolism refers to the chemical processes in your body that convert food and oxygen into energy for cells.

Does caffeine interact with Abilify?

Caffeine has not been reported to interact with Abilify.

Abilify can sometimes cause sleepiness. Caffeine, on the other hand, is a stimulant that can increase alertness. It’s found in drinks such as coffee, tea, and cola, as well as in foods such as chocolate. Caffeine is also found in certain medications.

Consuming caffeine with Abilify may reduce the sleepiness that Abilify can cause. However, both caffeine and Abilify can sometimes cause heart palpitations. So, you may have an increased risk of this side effect if you take caffeine with Abilify.

You can talk with your doctor about whether you can safely take caffeine with Abilify.

You can take certain steps to help prevent interactions with Abilify. Your doctor and pharmacist are key resources, so reach out to them before starting treatment. For example, you should plan the following:

  • Let them know if you drink alcohol or take cannabis.
  • Tell them about any other medications you take, as well as any supplements, herbs, and vitamins.
  • Create a medication list, which your doctor and pharmacist can help you fill out.

It’s also important to read the label of Abilify and other paperwork that comes with the drug. The label may have colored stickers that mention an interaction. And the paperwork, sometimes called the prescribing information, may contain details about interactions. If this information is difficult to understand, ask your doctor or pharmacist to help explain it.

You can also help prevent interactions with Abilify by taking it exactly as your doctor prescribes.

Besides learning about interactions, you may want to find out more about Abilify. These resources might help:

  • Overview of Abilify. For a general overview of Abilify, you can see this article.
  • Side effects. If you’re interested in learning about the side effects of Abilify, see this article. Another option is to refer to the prescribing information for Abilify, Abilify Maintena, and Abilify Mycite.
  • Drug comparison. Learn how Abilify compares with Abilify Maintena, Rexulti, and Latuda.
  • Facts about your condition. To learn more about your condition, see our:
    • mental health hub
    • bipolar disorder hub
    • autism hub

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Effects of aripiprazole on caffeine-induced hyperlocomotion and neural activation in the striatum

. 2016 Jan;389(1):11-6.

doi: 10.1007/s00210-015-1170-x. Epub 2015 Aug 29.

Luara A Batista  1 , Thércia G Viana  2 , Vívian T Silveira  2 , Daniele C Aguiar  2 , Fabrício A Moreira  3

Affiliations

Affiliations

  • 1 Graduate School in Neuroscience, Institute of Biological Sciences, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
  • 2 Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Av. Pres. Antônio Carlos 6627, Belo Horizonte, MG, 31270-901, Brazil.
  • 3 Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Av. Pres. Antônio Carlos 6627, Belo Horizonte, MG, 31270-901, Brazil. [email protected].
  • PMID: 26319049
  • DOI: 10.1007/s00210-015-1170-x

Luara A Batista et al. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol. 2016 Jan.

. 2016 Jan;389(1):11-6.

doi: 10.1007/s00210-015-1170-x. Epub 2015 Aug 29.

Authors

Luara A Batista  1 , Thércia G Viana  2 , Vívian T Silveira  2 , Daniele C Aguiar  2 , Fabrício A Moreira  3

Affiliations

  • 1 Graduate School in Neuroscience, Institute of Biological Sciences, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
  • 2 Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Av. Pres. Antônio Carlos 6627, Belo Horizonte, MG, 31270-901, Brazil.
  • 3 Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Av. Pres. Antônio Carlos 6627, Belo Horizonte, MG, 31270-901, Brazil. [email protected].
  • PMID: 26319049
  • DOI: 10.1007/s00210-015-1170-x

Abstract

Aripiprazole is an antipsychotic that acts as a partial agonist at dopamine D2 receptors. In addition to its antipsychotic activity, this compound blocks the effects of some psychostimulant drugs. It has not been verified, however, if aripiprazole interferes with the effects of caffeine. Hence, this study tested the hypothesis that aripiprazole prevents caffeine-induced hyperlocomotion and investigated the effects of these drugs on neural activity in the striatum. Male Swiss mice received injections of vehicle or antipsychotic drugs followed by vehicle or caffeine. Locomotion was analyzed in a circular arena and c-Fos protein expression was quantified in the dorsolateral, dorsomedial, and ventrolateral striatum, and in the core and shell regions of nucleus accumbens. Aripiprazole (0.1, 1, and 10 mg/kg) prevented caffeine (10 mg/kg)-induced hyperlocomotion at doses that do not change basal locomotion. Haloperidol (0.01, 0.03, and 0.1 mg/kg) also decreased caffeine-induced hyperlocomotion at all doses, although at the two higher doses, this compound reduced basal locomotion. Immunohistochemistry analysis showed that aripiprazole increases c-Fos protein expression in all regions studied, whereas caffeine did not alter c-Fos protein expression. Combined treatment of aripiprazole and caffeine resulted in a decrease in the number of c-Fos positive cells as compared to the group receiving aripiprazole alone. In conclusion, aripiprazole prevents caffeine-induced hyperlocomotion and increases neural activation in the striatum. This latter effect is reduced by subsequent administration of caffeine. These results advance our understanding on the pharmacological profile of aripiprazole.

Keywords: Antipsychotic; Aripiprazole; Caffeine; Striatum.

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The Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) was founded in 1969 to investigate and publicize violations of human rights in psychiatry and to bring order to the treatment of mental illness.

I'll add from myself. I came to this conclusion, specific, about a specific (new) drug. Everyone has probably heard about it, since there is little that has ever had such aggressive advertising.
This is Abilify (ABILIFY, ABILIFAY, aripiprazole) - a new atypical antipsychotic, neuroleptic. This drug is prescribed for patients with almost all known mental illnesses and even for the treatment of alcoholism. That is, in fact, it is a panacea (I wonder if hemorrhoids are treated with it?). It is also used to treat depression. What do people in deep depression want? That's right - they don't want anything - they want to die. That is, depression, one might say, is equal to suicide. And it would be very logical to assume that drugs prescribed for depression should reduce this desire to die, or at least not increase it. But ... We are reading the "instructions for use" of this newest "panacea". No, no, we read what is written in VERY SMALL FONT (you may need a magnifying glass for this, or you can read through a bottle of water if depression does not allow you to get up from your chair to go to the store for a magnifying glass). We read: "Possible suicidal tendencies while taking and especially after stopping the drug." Are you truncating? Not yet?
How much does maintenance, treatment, etc. cost? patients in hospitals? How much does it cost to maintain the same patients after "treatment", say, shock therapy or after a lobotomy? Even though they are already in a plant state, these people want to eat, but they themselves are no longer able to earn money for food - more than half of the homeless on the streets of any city in any country are graduates of such "health centers". We have to help them exist in the state. level - disability pensions, etc. It's millions, billions of dollars. There is no profit from such "plants", only losses, and even at gas stations they stick with foam at the mouth. Exit? Gas chambers - purge of the nation and humanity. But this is inhumane, in our age, when defenders of human rights are ready to bite a person to death for his own rights! No, we are against fascism! Exit?
EUREKA! "PANACEA"! ABILIFE! You held on for 5-10-15-20... years on antidepressants, not feeling any improvement, still constantly seeing an open window out of the corner of your eye? But something at the very last moment stopped you, already standing on the windowsill and already "tasting the wind of liberation from the "treatment"? , which will help relieve the economy of the most humane in the world and democratic (and not only it)!0009 Abilify! - no more dirty, tattered and reduced to a vegetable state in hospitals with drugs and electric shock demi-humans at our bus stops and gas stations!

Abilify...

And, to be honest, I’m not so interested anymore whether it was just such a “side” suicidal effect of the “medicine” designed to fight it, or whether they thought about it for a long time, conducting experiments on cockroaches, mice, monkeys, and then on "the highest primates", the brightest heads of modern psychopharmacology? And from what tops, not from the very top, the Fuhrers, did they receive the task to "finally clear the world of sick (and often just deeply thinking) people"? In general, it does not matter, and we will never know for sure . ..

But will we continue to turn away from advertising - "Abilify! And the problems are gone!" - knowing that "as it never happened" - means "no person - no problem", means jumping out the window, under the train, off the cliff? . Moreover, it is often prescribed forcibly: either you drink a "panacea", or you are tied up in a hospital, and an electric current is connected to your temples.

I don't hide it under the cut, though it's a long text. Maybe someone will accidentally see and think...

PS. By the way, the headquarters of the Citizens' Commission on Human Rights is located not just anywhere, but... in Los Angeles. Another irony of my fate... :)

ZY2. I see a lot of young people trying to get advice on "cure" for depression, suicidal thoughts, etc. Almost everyone requires a panacea=drug. About medicines (this is not only Abilify - a "panacea". Each new "medicine" is announced by her ... before the "invention" of a new one, because after some time even the "plants" understand that they, as always, have been cheated again . ..) - read above and follow the links at the beginning of the post.

From the text of the photo exhibition linked above:
"In a book on clinical research on the impact of proper nutrition on the human state of mind, Melvin R. Werbach, MD, assistant professor at the University of California at Los Angeles (Medical Department), writes that the lack folic acid, vitamin B12, vitamin C and niacin is the source of what we call "depression."

From myself again: drink ascorbic acid, vitamin complexes (by the way, I didn’t like Red Bull in vain, even though I don’t have such a depression, and yet you shouldn’t drink a lot of it - I already felt it - it throws me into mania. Still - so much caffeine, but it contains a lot of vitamin B12), eat right (with fresh fruits and vegetables), healthy, on time, keep a sleep schedule, be in the bright sun more often, take sunbaths if possible (sunbathe, etc.) , be more often in the fresh air (by the sea, in the forests), water procedures (hot baths, contrast showers) are very helpful. In a word, no matter how trite it may sound - lead a healthy lifestyle, not locking yourself in the closets of the apartment and "pitying yourself, the unfortunate." Banal, yes. VERY trite. Well, or go on the unbeaten, non-banal pseudo-scientific paths with abilify and others like them. Only my "scientific" path almost stopped at the cliff in Malibu (by the way, it's a very beautiful place - I didn't choose it in vain :)
But I'm still here and I'm still hitting the keys while typing this post :)

and ZY3. (the last one :) It was the CCHR articles that helped me a lot in my time. I even printed one of the brochures in color - I always lay there. The Internet, of course, is "evil", but sometimes good too :) Now there are even more links, and more interesting in some ways, and even world traveling photo exhibitions, here, are held by people. Happy enlightenment :)

Funds that act primarily on the central nervous system

GBOU VPO First Moscow State Medical University. THEM. Sechenov Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Pharmaceutical Faculty
Department of Pharmacology
Funds operating
mainly at the central nervous system
Lecture 1,
Kudryashov Nikita Viktorovich
Pharmacology Department
Pharmaceutical Faculty
Moscow, 2015
funds
Normotimics (anti-manic)
Anxiolytics (tranquilizers)
Sedatives (sedatives)
Psychostimulants
Nootropics
NEUROLEPTICS (ANTIPSYCHOTIC DRUGS)
Antipsychotics include drugs intended for the treatment of
psychosis and other severe mental disorders.
Neuroleptics
(antipsychotics)
Typical
• More
block dopamine
receptors than serotonin

• Cause
drug
parkinsonism
Atypical
more block 900

9 Serotonin


receptors, than
dopamine
• Do not cause
medicinal
Parkinsonism
typical
neuroleptics
1. Phenotiazin derivatives
• Aliphatic
chlorpromazine (Aminazin)
Levomepromazin
• Pyperasinsky 9000 9000) Thioridazine (sonapax)
2. Butyrophenone derivatives

Haloperidol
Droperidol
3. Thioxanthene derivatives
Chlorprothixene
D1R, D2R, D3R-dopamine receptors
PIP2-phosphoinositol diffosphate
IP3-Inositol Trifhosphate
IP-Inositol phosphate
Action mechanism
in the trigger zone of

(anti-excavation action)
in Mesolimbical and 9000 Mesolimbic and Mesolim. (antipsychotic action and
emotional dullness)
Blockade of dopamine
D2 receptors
In the extrapyramidal system
(drug-induced
parkinsonism)
In the hypothalamus
(hypothermia and
hyperprolactinemia)
NB! Typical antipsychotics effectively eliminate the positive
symptoms of psychosis-nonsense and hallucinations
Other receptor interactions of typical
neuroleptics
Blockade of histamine
type 1 type 9000 (H1-receptors)
Expressed
Blockade of Alphaadrenoreceptors
(central and 9000 peripheral

orthostatic
hypotension
inverse agonists
NB! Atypical antipsychotics (neuroleptics), unlike typical
, eliminate the negative symptoms of psychosis and do not cause
drug parkinsonism
NB! Atypical antipsychotics may also act on muscarinic,
histamine, adrenergic receptors and increase prolactin levels
0009 Psychotic symptoms)
4. Alarm disorders (observation-compulsive
Disorders and post-traumatic syndrome)
5. Tutta
6. Autism
7. Unusable vomiting
8. Neuroleptanalgesia
Side effects of neuroleptics
1. A related to the blockade of Dopaminum receptors
Side effect
Clinical manifestation
Methods of correction
Drug
parkinsonism
Hypokinesia, rigidity, tremor
1) Dose reduction or
drug change
2) Diphenhydramine, cyclodol
Acute dystonia
Involuntary spastic
contractions of certain muscle groups:
tongue, face, neck, back, etc.
Intramuscular administration
diphenhydramine, cyclodol
Internal need for
motor activity, it is impossible
to sit still and / or without changing posture
1) Dose reduction
neuroleptic
2) Clonazepam
3) Propranolol in low doses

0 mg (20009 /day)
Akathisia
Malignant
neuroleptic
syndrome
Dyskinesia
Hyperprolactinemia
Progressive rigidity,
hyperthermia, tremor, opisthotonus,
anxiety, confusion, etc.
Any violent
involuntary movements that
persist after discontinuation of the drug
Gynecomastia, impotence, menstrual irregularities

1) Immediate withdrawal
of the drug
2) Dantrolene (muscle relaxant)
3) Bromocriptine
1) After drug withdrawal
1) After drug withdrawal
reversible
Drug change
NB! More characteristic of typical antipsychotics
SIDE EFFECTS OF NEUROLEPTICS
2. Associated with other receptors
• Histamine receptors (H1): pronounced sedation and weight gain
• Muscarinic receptors: atropine-like action
• Alpha-adrenergic receptors: orthostatic hypobolism 3.9009 effects
• Hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia (clozapine, olanzapine)
4. Cardiac effects
• Ventricular arrhythmia and sudden cardiac death (mostly
typical of older antipsychotics, such as thioridazine)
5. Other side effects
• Agranulocytosis (typical of clozapine)
• Dose-dependent seizures (typical of clozapine)
PEDIATRIC USE OF NEUROLEPTICS
• Antipsychotics are used to treat the manic phase of autism, bipolar 909090 disorders in children; and
schizophrenia in adolescents. Examples of antipsychotics used in children and
adolescents: aripiprazole (Abilify), risperidone
(rispolept).
• Haloperidol may be used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder in children and adolescents, as
antidepressant medications prescribed by adults to treat this condition may cause
adolescents to develop suicidal thoughts and behavior.
• Young patients are more sensitive to the side effects of
antipsychotics, in particular to the development of extrapyramidal disorders
and weight gain, so treatment should be carried out with
the lowest effective dose.
• It should be remembered that risperidone can increase the level of
prolactin in the blood, which can lead to a delay in
puberty. As a rule, tolerance develops gradually (in
within 12 months) to hyperprolactinemia.
NORMOTHYMICAL DRUGS
A group of drugs capable of stabilizing mood in mentally
patients, primarily those suffering from bipolar affective disorder
(previously called manic-depressive psychosis)
1. Lithium salts
• Lithium carbonate
• Lithium citrate
2. Anticonvulsants
• Valproic acid
• Carbamazepine
• Lamotrigine
signal
The mechanism of action of lithium salts is not exactly
established,
it is believed that
the
therapeutic effect of lithium is associated with the effect on brain monoamines
of the brain, namely with a change
in the transmission of dopamine - a decrease
of its release from the synapse and a violation of
signal transmission from dopamine receptors
through the inositol phosphate system
.
LITHIUM SALTS
Uses: bipolar affective disorder, resistant forms of depression

Side effects:
• Tremor, avoid caffeinated drinks,
reduce lithium dose, it is also possible to eliminate tremor with propranolol
(at a starting dose of 20 mg / day and target 160 mg/day)
• Polyuria and compensatory polydipsia (blood
control of urea and nitrogen)
• Hypothyroidism (requires control of thyroid function)
• Sinus bradycardia and AV block possible with overdose
• Use in early pregnancy may lead to
development of cardiac abnormalities in fetus
• Sustained increase in polymorphonuclear leukocytes with long-term use

• Metallic taste in the mouth
ANXIOLYTICS (TRANQUILIZERS)
Anxiolytics are drugs that reduce feeling
anxiety and fear
Anxiolytics
drugs,
Anxiolytics of the benzodiazepine series
the difference is that
• Diazepam (Relanium)
benzodiazepines are not suitable for
• Phenazepam
long-term therapy for more than
• Clonazepam 1-92009 are greater
• Alprazolam (Xanax)
degree
drugs
for
Non-benzodiazepine anxiolytics
relief
anxiety
• Buspirone
symptomatic
• Afobazole
• Hydoxizine (Atarax)
Antidepressants
• The listed
Preparations
Actually
• Flovkamin (Fevarin)
Anxiolytics are not, however,
• Paroxetine (Paxil)
Successfully
for a long -term
• Citalopram (citramil)
therapies
therapies are used anxiety disorders such as
• Escitalopram (cipralex)
generalized anxiety disorder,
• Venlafaxine (velaxin)
panic attacks, social phobia, agoraphobia,
obsessive-compulsive disorder, etc.
• Amitriptyline
• Beta-blockers can be used for fear
• Clomipramine (anafranil)
public speaking and for elimination
Beta-blockers
tachycardia for panic attacks
KHANAPRIM0MEI
Benzodiazepines Target: benzodiazepine binding site on the GABA
receptor 1. Benzodiazepines bind to the
benzodiazepine site on the
GABA receptor
2. Conformation of the entire GABAA receptor
3. The affinity of the GABAA receptor for GABA
increases 4. Chlorine channels
formed by the GABAA
receptor open
5. The supply of
chlorine to CNS neurons increases
6. The process of hyperpolarization of
membranes
GAMAA-
CNS neurons develops GABA
Benzodiazepines
NB! The mechanism of action of benzodiazepines is carried out according to the principle of
allosteric regulation of the GABA receptor
PHARMACOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF BENZODIAZEPINES
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Dominatory effect
Sedative effect
Anxiolytic effect
Pis -rod effect
Anti -icing effect
amnestic effect (anterograd amnesia)
Side effects of benzodiazepines:
• Dreamy, vice versa, vice , decreased concentration and attention
• Decreased libido and erectile dysfunction
• Depression and disinhibition
• Hypotension and respiratory depression (with intravenous administration, or with
pathologies of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems)
• Withdrawal syndrome
• Risk of drug dependence
• Anterograde amnesia
NB! In case of benzodiazepine poisoning, the drug flumazenil is used,
which is an antidote for benzodiazepines
BUSPIRON
Buspirone is an anxiolytic with a serotonergic mechanism of action,
the drug is a partial agonist of serotonin 5-HT1A receptors. In addition, buspirone can block a number of dopamine
receptors.
Indications for use:
• Anxiety disorders
Side effects:
• Dizziness, headache
• Drowsiness
• Premature ejaculation
NB! Compared to anxiolytics of the benzodiazepine series
, the anxiolytic effect develops later and there is no
narcotic potential.
Under 18 is contraindicated!
AFOBAZOL
The drug is an agonist of sigma-1 receptors and through their activation
positively modulates the GABA-receptor, increasing the affinity of GABA to
GABAA receptor. In addition, afobazole has activity against
melatonin receptors and the MAO-A enzyme. It also has an antidepressant effect

Indications for use:
• Anxiety disorders
• Nicotine addiction (smoking cessation)
Side effects:
• Allergic reactions
• Nausea
• Headache
Features of the drug:
• Anxiolytic effect develops on 3- Day 7 of taking
• Less effective for panic attacks than other anxiety attacks
disorders
• When taking the drug, drug dependence and addiction do not develop

• Contraindicated under 18 years of age.
SEDATIVES
Medicines that have a general sedative effect on the CNS.
The sedative (calming) effect is manifested in a decrease in the reaction of
to various external stimuli and a slight decrease in daytime
activity.
Preparations containing bromine
• Bromkafmora
Herbal preparations
• Valerian root rhizomes (extracts, tincture)
or combined herbal preparations -
Persen, Persen forte, Persen nocturnal
Valerian-based sedatives have a complex mechanism of
sedative action:
• Stimulate benzodiazepine receptors
• Disrupt neuronal reuptake
• Interact with adenosine receptors
A number of different pharmacological agents also have a sedative effect
: benzodiazepines, barbiturates, antipsychotics,
antihistamines, some antidepressants.
PSYCHOSTIMULATORS
Substances capable of enhancing the mental and, to a lesser extent, physical activity of the
organism of both healthy and sick persons.
Xanthine derivatives
• Caffeine
Phenylalkylamine derivatives
• Amphetamine
Sydnonimine derivatives
• Mesocarb (sidnocarb)
Currently not used in
medical practice on the territory of the Russian Federation!
Scope of psychostimulants:
• Asthenic
conditions
and
neurotic
disorders,
accompanied by retardation, lethargy, apathy, decreased performance

• Correction of side effects of neuroleptics and tranquilizers
of the benzodiazepine series
• Mental retardation and other development in children, etc.
• In the US and EU countries, psychostimulants, including
amphetamine derivatives, are used in pediatric practice for the treatment of
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (one of the main
drugs - methylphenidate under auction. The name "Ritalin"), however,
Along with psychostimulants are used by other drugs: clonidine,
Guanfacin and atomoxetine (Stratter)
Psychostimulants
Dopamineps
Noraaps


Biosynthesis
Biosynthesis
DAS
DASSITIONS. MAO-B
Metabolites
MAO-B
Mesocarb
DAT
MAO-A
NA
NAT
YES
Amphetamine
HA
Dopamine receptor


80% of mediator
is reuptaken into
synapse!
Adrenergic receptor
Effect
Reductions:
Yes - Dopamine
MAO - Monoaminoxidase
DATA - Dopamine conveyor
NAT - Norepinephrine
On - Norepinephone
Effect
Mesocarb (Synocarb)
Mechanism of action:
is much more violated
than dopamine in the CNS. The psychostimulating effect is due mainly to
way, the accumulation of norepinephrine in the synaptic cleft.
Indications for use:
• Asthenic
conditions
and
neurotic disorders
, accompanied by
lethargy, lethargy, apathy, decreased working capacity
, etc.
• In children: mental retardation, weakness, organic
diseases of the central nervous system with a predominance of lethargy, lethargy, asthenia.
Side effects:
• Headache
• Irritability
• Insomnia
• Decreased appetite
• Increased blood pressure
• Exacerbations are possible in patients with positive symptoms of psychosis
NB! Side effects, as well as the main effect, are mainly
due to an increased content of NA in the CNS
CAFFEINE
Mechanism of action:
• Caffeine inhibits the enzyme phosphodiesterase, thereby increasing the content of cAMP in target cells

• Blocks adenosine receptors of subtype 1
• Inhibits acetylcholinesterase
• Increases the mobilization of calcium ions from the intracellular depot
• Stimulates the respiratory and vasomotor centers
Pharmacological effects:
• Psychostimulatory effect
• Analeptic effect
• Increased blood pressure (with hypotension), cardiovascular system and heart rate (cardiotonic)
• Diuretic effect
Application:
• Diseases and conditions accompanied by depression of functions CNS,
CCC and respiratory system, incl. drug poisoning

• Spasms of cerebral vessels
• Decreased mental and physical performance
• Breathing disorders in newborns
Side effects:
• Anxiety, insomnia, tachycardia, arrhythmias, increased blood pressure, nausea, vomiting,
tremor
NOOTROPIC DRUGS
Neurometabolic stimulants with a specific effect
on the central nervous system, improving learning and memory
Piracetam (nootropil) facilitates learning processes and improves memory.
Like psychostimulants, the drug increases mental performance
, but does not have side effects inherent in psychostimulants
effects.
• The processes of memory and learning are the highest forms of
adaptation.
• Memory and learning decline with age, as a result of
neurogenic stress, intoxication, neurodegenerative diseases,
brain injury, stroke, and so on.
How do nootropics work?
Memory and
learning
Nootropics
N-cholinores
NMDA-R
AMPA-R
5-HT-R
The scheme is taken from the lecture "Receptors in pharmacology: practical application", Kovalev G. I., MD ., prof., head. laboratory
radioisotope research methods FSBSI Research Institute of Pharmacology named after V.V. Zakusova.
Classification of drugs with nootropic effect
1. Directly nootropic effects
A. Derivatives Pyrrolidone
• Piracetam (nootropil)
B. Gamkergic preparations
• GABA (Aminalon) C. Glutamatergic drugs
• Glycine
2. Indirect nootropic drugs
A. Antioxidants and membrane protectors
• Mexidol
B. Neuropeptides and their analogs
• Semax
C. Calcium channel blockers
• Cinnarizine
• Nimodipine
D. Cerebral vasodilators
• Vinpocetine (Cavinton)
• Nimodipine (Nitop) • G00dingo E90 Herbal remedies
biloba (tanakan, bilobil, etc.)
Based on the materials of the lecture “Receptors in pharmacology: practical application”, G.I. Kovalev, MD, prof., head. laboratory
of radioisotope research methods of the V.V. Zakusova.
FEATURES OF NOOTROPIC DRUGS
Effect on the pathology of mnestic functions
Accumulative nature of action
Systemic reaction to the drug
Diversity in the mechanism of action
Diversity in chemical structure MD, prof. , head. laboratory
of radioisotope research methods of the V.V. Zakusova.

29. Potential targets for nootropics

Thinking
attention
speech
Regulation of memory processes and
training
Convergence conventional and
unconditional stimuli at
training
Selection of important
points of
Memorial Track
Regulation
Emotional
Temporary
Organization
Condition
Based on the materials of the lecture "Receptors in pharmacology: practical application", Kovalev G.I., MD, prof., head. laboratory
radioisotope research methods FSBSI Research Institute of Pharmacology named after V.V. Zakusova.
MOLECULAR TARGETS OF NOOTROPES
• Various nootropics in vitro use
different types of receptors as the primary target (according to the works of G.I. Kovalev and co-authors):
Piracetam and phenotropil - nicotinic cholinoreceptors
Semax - glutamate metabotropic receptors (not NMDA)
Pantogam (GABA-A receptor)
• However, the general specific role in the action of most nootropics
perform neurotrophins such as BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor
), which are involved in
the plastic function of neurons
• General therapeutic effects of nootropics are the improvement of
learning and memory processes.
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