The following is not a full list of side effects. Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, tell your healthcare provider as soon as possible. Only your healthcare provider can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking this medication.
Abilify Maintena is not approved to treat mental problems caused by dementia (an illness involving confusion, loss of memory, and impaired judgment) in the elderly. It can be life threatening when used in elderly people with mental problems caused by dementia.
More common side effects may include: increased weight, inner restlessness, injection-site pain, drowsiness.
Less common side effects may include:
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (a life-threatening brain disorder) with symptoms such as high fever; sweating; stiff muscles; confusion; or changes in your pulse, heart rate, and blood pressure.
High blood sugar with symptoms such as excessive thirst, an increase in urination, increased appetite, weakness, confusion, fruity smelling breath, or feeling sick to your stomach.
Increased cholesterol (fats in your blood) and triglycerides (a type of blood fat), and weight gain.
Unusual urges such as gambling, binge eating or eating that you cannot control (compulsive), compulsive shopping and sexual urges.
Uncontrolled body movements (tardive dyskinesia), with symptoms such as movements that you cannot control in your face, tongue, or other body parts.
Sudden fall in blood pressure, with symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting when rising too quickly from a sitting or lying position.
Abilify Maintena may also cause problems controlling your body temperature, difficulty swallowing, or low white blood cell counts.