Who ranks for “brexpiprazole”

Brexpiprazole (best known by the brand name Rexulti ) is an atypical antipsychotic prescription medication used to treat schizophrenia, major depressive disorder (as an add-on to antidepressants), and agitation related to Alzheimer's dementia.

What It Treats

Schizophrenia: Used in adults and children aged 13 and older to help manage hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking. Depression: Used alongside standard antidepressant medications in adults when an antidepressant alone does not work well enough. Alzheimer's Agitation: Used to treat agitation linked to dementia from Alzheimer's disease.

How It Works

Brexpiprazole is a serotonin-dopamine activity modulator (SDAM). It acts as a partial agonist at serotonin 5-HT1A and dopamine D2/D3 receptors, and blocks serotonin 5-HT2A receptors. This helps rebalance natural chemical messengers in the brain to improve mood, behavior, and clear thinking.

Important Warnings

Dementia-Related Risk: Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotics have an increased risk of death or stroke. It is not approved for dementia-related psychosis without agitation. Suicidal Thoughts: Antidepressants and antipsychotics can increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in young adults and children, especially at the start of treatment. Unusual Urges: Some people experience uncontrollable urges, such as compulsive gambling, binge eating, shopping, or sexual urges.

Common Side Effects

Weight gain and increased triglycerides or cholesterol Sleepiness, dizziness, or fatigue Restlessness or difficulty sitting still (akathisia) Common cold-like symptoms or headaches

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