Abilify (aripiprazole) is a prescription antipsychotic medication that treats depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder ...

Nine newer antipsychotics, called atypical antipsychotics, are used as "augmentation therapy," or add-ons to treat depression that hasn't responded to antidepressants or other treatments.

The use of antipsychotic drugs to treat conditions ... disorder (PTSD), and some types of depression. (See Table 1 for list of drugs and their approved uses.) This is known as "off-label ...

Based on available information, atypical antipsychotics may improve behavior in individuals with AD, but do not affect the core symptoms of the disorder. However, given that AD requires life-long ...

The antipsychotic was begun at a dose of 7.5 mg daily to control atypical thinking and behavior. Acute mania developed within 2-3 weeks and gradually resolved with discontinuation of olanzapine.