Prescription
Atypical antipsychotic
Aripiprazole
Last reviewed April 2026
Who is this for?
What is this drug?
Aripiprazole is a medicine that works by helping to balance certain natural chemicals in the brain (dopamine and serotonin), which helps improve your mood, thinking, and behaviour.
What is it used for?
Mental illness (schizophrenia)bipolar disorder (mood swings between extreme highs and lows)depression (when added to other antidepressant medicines)irritability linked to autism in children
Prescription Required
A doctor's prescription is required to obtain this drug legally.