Rexulti is not approved for use in older adults with dementia-related psychosis.
Some young people have thoughts about suicide when first taking this medicine. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor.
Rexulti is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
Before taking this medicine
Rexulti may increase the risk of death in older adults with dementia-related psychosis and is not approved for this use.
You should not use Rexulti if you are allergic to brexpiprazole.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
diabetes or high blood sugar;
liver disease;
kidney disease;
high cholesterol or triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood);
heart problems, high or low blood pressure;
heart attack or stroke;
a seizure; or
low white blood cell (WBC) counts.
Some young people have thoughts about suicide when first taking an antidepressant. Your doctor should check your progress at regular visits. Your family or other caregivers should also be alert to changes in your mood or symptoms.
Taking antipsychotic medicine in the last 3 months of pregnancy may cause breathing problems, feeding problems, or withdrawal symptoms in the newborn. If you get pregnant, tell your doctor right away. Do not stop taking Rexulti without your doctor's advice.
If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry to track the effects of brexpiprazole on the baby.
It may not be safe to breast-feed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.
Rexulti is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
How should I take Rexulti?
Take Rexulti exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
You may take Rexulti with or without food.
Drink plenty of fluids, especially in hot weather and during exercise. You may get dehydrated easily while taking Rexulti.
You should not stop using this medicine suddenly. Stopping suddenly may make your condition worse.
Rexulti may cause high blood sugar (hyperglycemia). If you are diabetic, check your blood sugar levels on a regular basis while you are taking this medicine.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
