Does aripiprazole affect sexual function?

Aripiprazole may affect sexual function, especially in patients taking it long-term. As a dopamine system stabilizer, aripiprazole can influence sexual function, potentially causing either hypersexuality or decreased sexual function, which are likely side effects. Patients should promptly visit a hospital and, under medical guidance, consider reducing the dosage or switching to alternative medications.

Aripiprazole is primarily used as an antipsychotic for treating all types of schizophrenia. Clinical trials conducted overseas indicate that aripiprazole is significantly effective against both positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia, improves associated mood symptoms, and reduces the relapse rate of schizophrenia.

Aripiprazole may cause certain adverse reactions, including headache, anxiety and insomnia, drowsiness, urinary incontinence, and akathisia.