Abilify (Aripiprazole)

Yes, you can get a prescription for Abilify (aripiprazole) online after a video consultation with a licensed psychiatry provider, if the provider decides that Abilify is an appropriate treatment for you. Simply sign up for Talkspace Psychiatry then you’ll be matched with a psychiatry provider licensed in your state. You’ll be able to schedule a video appointment with your provider usually within two weeks, often sooner. At your video appointment your psychiatry provider will ask questions about your symptoms and health history, and you can share your questions about medication and anything else. If your provider writes you a prescription for Abilify, they will send it to a local pharmacy of your choice and you will pick up and pay for the medication at the pharmacy. You will have follow-up appointments with your provider every three months for ongoing medication management, to make sure Abilify (aripiprazole) is working for you and address any mental health needs.

No. Abilify (aripiprazole) is a prescription medication, so you cannot purchase it over-the-counter. You will need to have Abilify prescribed to you by a licensed provider who is able to prescribe medications, like a doctor or nurse practitioner. You can get a prescription for Abilify online through Talkspace after a video consultation with a licensed psychiatry provider, if the provider decides that Abilify (aripiprazole) is an appropriate treatment for you. 

Side effects of Abilify and its generic form, aripiprazole, are often mild, but can include headache, dizziness, nervousness, drowsiness, restlessness, weight changes, insomnia, and fatigue, and more. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience hives, rash, swelling, itching, difficulty breathing, seizures, dry mouth, muscle aches, loss of coordination, or vision changes. It’s important to take Abilify exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider.

Yes, you can get a Abilify (aripiprazole) prescription or refill from Talkspace, after a video consultation with one of our licensed psychiatry providers (assuming the provider determines that it is an appropriate treatment for you). Simply sign up for Talkspace Psychiatry then you’ll be matched with a psychiatry provider licensed in your state. At your video appointment your psychiatry provider will ask questions about your symptoms and health history. If you are already taking Abilify and simply want to continue with a renewal of your prescription or refill, your Talkspace provider can continue your prescription if they determine it is medically appropriate. You will have follow-up appointments with your provider every three months for ongoing medication management, to make sure Abilify (aripiprazole) is working for you and address any mental health needs.

Talkspace is in-network with most major health insurance plans, which means that when you have a video appointment with a Talkspace psychiatric provider to receive a Abilify (aripiprazole) prescription or refill, Talkspace will bill your insurance plan directly for your online prescription appointment and you will only have to pay a copay (typically around $15, though many covered members pay $0). You will pay for the Abilify (aripiprazole) medication itself when you pick it up from a pharmacy of your choice, and you can have the pharmacy bill your insurance plan for the medication.

The price you pay for Abilify (aripiprazole) will depend on whether or not you’re paying with insurance and what your insurance copay is. The prices of prescription medications sometimes vary a lot by pharmacy, so to get the best price for Abilify (aripiprazole) you might want to look at websites like GoodRx and CostPlusDrugs. You should also contact your insurance company to find out the most affordable way to get your prescription for Abilify or aripiprazole. Some insurance companies charge less when you fill your prescriptions through their mail-order pharmacies.

There are several different medications your psychiatrist may prescribe for schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.

Other medications for schizophrenia include:

• Latuda (Lurasidone)
• Zyprexa
• Depakote

Other medications for bipolar disorder include:

• Zyprexa (Olanzapine)
• Lithium
• Lamictal (Lamotrigine)
• Depakote (divalproex sodium)
• Seroquel (Quetiapine)
• Topamax (Topiramate)
• Latuda (Lurasidone)

Abilify, also known by the generic name aripiprazole, is a type of medication called a second generation antipsychotic (SGA), or an atypical antipsychotic. It is used to treat mental health conditions including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression, by rebalancing the levels of dopamine and serotonin in the brain to balance and improve thinking, mood, and behavior