1. Why am I using Aripena?
Aripena contains the active ingredient aripiprazole. Aripena belongs to a group of medicines called antipsychotic agents. Aripena helps to correct a chemical imbalance in the brain which may cause schizophrenia and Bipolar I Disorder.
Aripena is a long-acting medicine that is used to treat schizophrenia and Bipolar I Disorder.
Schizophrenia is characterised by symptoms such as:
- hallucinations; hearing, seeing or sensing things that are not there,
- suspiciousness, mistaken beliefs and
- incoherent speech and behaviour and emotional flatness.
People with this condition may also feel depressed, guilty, anxious, or tense.
Bipolar disorder is a condition with symptoms such as:
- feeling "high", having excessive amounts of energy,
- needing much less sleep than usual,
- talking very quickly with racing ideas and
- sometimes severe irritability.
You and your doctor have decided on Aripena to help relieve the symptoms of your condition. Although Aripena cannot cure your condition, it can help to keep the symptoms under control and reduce the risk of relapse as you continue treatment.
2. What should I know before I use Aripena?
Aripena should only be given by a healthcare professional.
Warnings
Do not receive Aripena if:
- you are allergic to aripiprazole, or any of the ingredients listed in 7. Product details at the end of this leaflet.
Published by MIMS July 2025