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Medicines aripiprazoleQuestion & answer

aripiprazole · Medicine question

Are aripiprazole and its metabolites excreted in human breast milk?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Yes, aripiprazole and its metabolites are excreted in human breast milk.

Sources for this answer

Abilify 7.5 mg/ml solution for injection (intramuscular)Otsuka Pharmaceuticals (UK) Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 34Document updated 27 April 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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