What Would Be Permanent Side Effects Of Taking Abilify And Zyprexa?

Posted on Fri, 9 Apr 2021

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Question : What would be permanent side effects of taking abilify and zyprexa for less than 4 months and ending the drugs?

Answered by Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
There are no known permanent side effects

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I read your query and understand your concerns.

As per the available information neither olanzapine (zyprexa) nor Abilify (Aripiprazole) is known to cause permanent side effects after a use for short period.

Most side effects associated with both the medications are time limited and revert to normal after medication is discontinued.

Having said this I like to assure you that there is nothing to worry about it and you can proceed your life as desired.

I hope this answers you.
Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions.
Thanks and regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (3 hours later)

To make sure, I might have been given a first generation psychotic too before those. Would it still be unlikely that I had any permanent effects from the drugs they dole out at rehab/treatment centers for the involuntary?

Answered by Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
The answer is same

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for reverting back to me.

Alike the new generation antipsychotics, first generation anti psychotics are safe and not associated with any permanent side effects.

So the answer remains same.

I hope this assists you further.
Thanks and regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar