Is Aripiprazole a Ssri

Everyone in this study will receive aripiprazole and an antidepressant called a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). There is only one arm for this study. Aripiprazole is an antipsychotic medication that has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of schizophrenia.

What class of drugs is aripiprazole in?

Aripiprazole is in a class of medications called atypical antipsychotics. It works by changing the activity of certain natural substances in the brain.

What type of antidepressant is aripiprazole?

Aripiprazole is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette’s syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder). It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Aripiprazole is known as an antipsychotic drug (atypical type).