Food & Alcohol Interaction Protocol
How diet impacts this medicine's absorption and efficacy
Take with food (at least 350 calories) to enhance absorption; avoid grapefruit juice.
Avoid alcohol; may increase CNS depression and side effects.
What is this Medicine Used For?
Primary clinical indications and therapeutic purpose
Schizophrenia; bipolar depression (as monotherapy or adjunctive with lithium/valproate).
Known Side Effects & Cautions
Common symptoms to monitor while taking this drug
["Somnolence","Akathisia","Nausea","Parkinsonism","Dizziness","Dystonia","Weight gain","Insomnia","Agitation","Anxiety"]
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