Brexpiprazole
Generic name: brexpiprazole [ brex-PIP-ra-zole ]
Brand name: Rexulti
Dosage form: oral tablet (0.25 mg; 0.5 mg; 1 mg; 2 mg; 3 mg; 4 mg)
Drug class:Atypical antipsychotics
What is brexpiprazole?
Brexpiprazole is an antipsychotic medication that is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia. It is also used together with other medications to treat major depressive disorder in adults.
Brexpiprazole may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Brexpiprazole is not approved for use in older adults with dementia-related psychosis.
Some young people have thoughts about suicide when first taking brexpiprazole. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor.
Brexpiprazole is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
Before taking this medicine
Brexpiprazole may increase the risk of death in older adults with dementia-related psychosis and is not approved for this use.
You should not use brexpiprazole if you are allergic to it.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
diabetes or high blood sugar;
kidney disease;
high cholesterol or triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood);
heart problems, high or low blood pressure;
heart attack or stroke;
a seizure; or
low white blood cell (WBC) counts.
Some young people have thoughts about suicide when first taking an antidepressant. Your doctor should check your progress at regular visits. Your family or other caregivers should also be alert to changes in your mood or symptoms.
Taking antipsychotic medicine in the last 3 months of pregnancy may cause breathing problems, feeding problems, or withdrawal symptoms in the newborn. If you get pregnant, tell your doctor right away. Do not stop taking brexpiprazole without your doctor's advice.
If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry to track the effects of brexpiprazole on the baby.
It may not be safe to breastfeed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.
Brexpiprazole is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
How should I take brexpiprazole?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occas...
