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Can I eat this with Aripiprazole?
You can eat and drink as normal with aripiprazole, but alcohol can increase the risk of side effects, and St John's wort may not mix well with it.
Also sold as Abilify Maintena, Arpoya, Elozar. Brand names from the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices.
Type any food below for an instant verdict — we check 28 foods and drinks for Aripiprazole (0 to avoid, 27 to take care with) — or tap one below.
Quick answers
- Should I take Aripiprazole with food?
- Take it at the same time each day, with or without food.
- Can I drink alcohol with Aripiprazole?
- Yes, with care. It is best not to drink alcohol, as it can increase the risk of side effects.
- Can I eat st john's wort with Aripiprazole?
- Yes, with care. St John's wort may not mix well with aripiprazole, so ask a pharmacist or doctor before taking it.
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1 · What do you take?
You can eat and drink as normal with aripiprazole, but alcohol can increase the risk of side effects, and St John's wort may not mix well with it.
Aripiprazole can be taken with or without food, and you can eat and drink as normal. It is best not to drink alcohol because it can increase the risk of side effects. St John's wort may not mix well with it, so check with a pharmacist or doctor.
Browse our medication food guides →2 · What do you want to eat or drink?
When to take it: Take it at the same time each day, with or without food.
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Further reading on Aripiprazole
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NHS website
Aripiprazole: medicine for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
NHS information about the medicine aripiprazole, including what it's used for, who can take it, how to take it and side effects.
US FDA drug label
US FDA drug label: Aripiprazole
The official US prescribing information for Aripiprazole, including how food, drink and other medicines affect it.
The Journal
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