Generic name:brexpiprazole [ brex-PIP-ra-zole ]
Drug class:Atypical antipsychotics
What is Rexulti?
Rexulti is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in the brain.
Rexulti is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia.
Rexulti is also used together with other medications to treat major depressive disorder in adults.
Warnings
Rexulti is not approved for use in older adults with dementia-related psychosis.
Some young people have thoughts about suicide when first taking this medicine. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor.
Rexulti is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
Before taking this medicine
Rexulti may increase the risk of death in older adults with dementia-related psychosis and is not approved for this use.
You should not use Rexulti if you are allergic to brexpiprazole.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
diabetes or high blood sugar;
kidney disease;
high cholesterol or triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood);
heart problems, high or low blood pressure;
heart attack or stroke;
a seizure; or
low white blood cell (WBC) counts.
Some young people have thoughts about suicide when first taking an antidepressant. Your doctor should check your progress at regular visits. Your family or other caregivers should also be alert to changes in your mood or symptoms.
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