Why Take Aripiprazole in the Morning?

If you are taking aripiprazole, known by the brand name Abilify, for any mental health condition, then you may have noticed that it can cause sleep-related side effects in some people. If so, then it’s important that you know when to take this medication to avoid these symptoms.

You can take aripiprazole at any time of day, but it’s recommended that you do so at the same time each day to help keep a steady level in your body and prevent the side effects from changing. This is especially important if you are taking this medication with other medications or have other health conditions.

In one study, aripiprazole treatment over the course of 1 year was associated with reductions in hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), which is used to measure glucose homeostasis. However, the time of day of aripiprazole administration didn’t make a difference in this measure, with both morning and night time doses being associated with reductions.

It’s also a good idea to take this medication with a meal so that it is absorbed better in the body. This can help reduce the chance of side effects such as stomach upset. You should talk to your doctor before taking aripiprazole if you have any other medical conditions or are on any other medications, including prescription and nonprescription drugs, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products. It’s also not recommended that you use aripiprazole while breastfeeding, as it can pass through your breast milk and cause side effects in your infant.