Aripiprazole Dosage and Administration in Bipolar Disorder

Patient-Specific Dose Adjustments

• For poor metabolizers of CYP2D6, the dose of aripiprazole should be reduced, according to the American College of Clinical Pharmacology 1

Metabolic Monitoring

• Regular monitoring of metabolic parameters is essential in bipolar patients, as they have higher rates of metabolic syndrome, as recommended by the American Psychiatric Association 2