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Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION on page 3 and accompanying FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION, including BOXED WARNING, and MEDICATION GUIDE.

SELECT IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONDo not receive ABILIFY MAINTENA if you are allergic to aripiprazole or any of the ingredients in ABILIFY MAINTENA. Allergic reactions to aripiprazole have ranged from rash, hives and itching to anaphylaxis, which may include difficulty breathing, tightness in the chest, and swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue.

INDICATIONABILIFY MAINTENA is a prescription medicine given by injection by a healthcare professional for treatment of schizophrenia in adults. It is not known if ABILIFY MAINTENA is safe and effective in children under 18 years of age.

What THE TREATMENT TEAM MAY NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR LOVED ONE’S CURRENT SCHIZOPHRENIA TREATMENT

Is your loved one currently taking medication for schizophrenia?

❑ Yes ❑ No

If yes, describe it:

Are your loved one’s schizophrenia symptoms under control?

❑ Yes ❑ No

If not, describe and discuss them with the doctor:

Is your loved one experiencing medication side effects?

❑ Yes ❑ No

If yes, describe and discuss them with the doctor:

Some schizophrenia medications are given once a month, after the first dose. Is this something you want your loved one to ask his or her doctor about?

❑ Yes ❑ No

Your loved one’s doctor and treatment team are the best source for schizophrenia information. And you can use this tool to help guide a conversation with them, even if you can’t go to your loved one’s appointment in person.

CHOOSE the questions you want to ask most.

CHECK off the answers that will help provide information to the treatment team.

USE the space provided to write down more questions or take notes.

REPRINT and use the Guide as often as you need.

APPOINTMENT PREP GUIDE FOR CARE PARTNERSPrint and customize your Appointment Prep Guide, or download it to your phone.

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Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION on page 3 and accompanying FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION, including BOXED WARNING, and MEDICATION GUIDE.

What YOUR LOVED ONE’S DOCTOR CAN TELL YOU ABOUT ABILIFY MAINTENA® (aripiprazole)

• ABILIFY MAINTENA is a once-monthly* injection given by the healthcare provider for schizophrenia

• ABILIFY MAINTENA can help people with schizophrenia remain relapse-free longer†

• ABILIFY MAINTENA can help maintain control of schizophrenia symptoms†

• ABILIFY MAINTENA provides an entire month of medicine in 1 dose*

• ABILIFY MAINTENA can help avoid the need to take a daily oral medication for schizophrenia*‡

SELECT IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONABILIFY MAINTENA may cause serious side effects including:

• Stroke (cerebrovascular problems) in elderly people with dementia-related psychosis that can lead to death.

• Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), a serious condition that can lead to death. Call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest emergency room right away if you have some or all of the following symptoms of NMS: high fever, stiff muscles, confusion, sweating, or changes in pulse, heart rate, and blood pressure.

* You should continue to take your current antipsychotic medicine for 2 weeks after your first injection of ABILIFY MAINTENA.

† In a 1-year clinical study that measured symptom control in 403 patients with schizophrenia, those who were treated with ABILIFY MAINTENA remained relapse-free significantly longer than those who were on placebo.

‡ No medication can guarantee that you won’t miss a dose. However, once you’ve received your once-monthly injection, the medicine is in your body being gradually released for a month at a time.

What DO YOU WANT TO ASK THE DOCTOR ABOUT ABILIFY MAINTENA?

Consider the following questions to ask during your loved one’s next doctor appointment:

❑ Do you think ABILIFY MAINTENA could be right for my loved one with schizophrenia?

❑ What is the most important information I should know about ABILIFY MAINTENA?

❑ Who should not receive ABILIFY MAINTENA?

❑ What should I tell the treatment team before my loved one receives ABILIFY MAINTENA?

❑ How should my loved one receive ABILIFY MAINTENA?

❑ What should my loved one avoid while on ABILIFY MAINTENA?

❑ What are the possible side effects of ABILIFY MAINTENA?

❑ Does ABILIFY MAINTENA offer support or assistance with insurance and coverage for people with schizophrenia?

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INDICATION and IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION for ABILIFY MAINTENA® (aripiprazole)

INDICATIONABILIFY MAINTENA is a prescription medicine given by injection by a healthcare professional for treatment of schizophrenia in adults. It is not known if ABILIFY MAINTENA is safe and effective in children under 18 years of age.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONElderly people with dementia-related psychosis are at increased risk of death when treated with antipsychotic medicines including ABILIFY MAINTENA. ABILIFY MAINTENA is not for the treatment of people who have lost touch with reality (psychosis) due to confusion and memory loss (dementia).

Do not receive ABILIFY MAINTENA if you are allergic to aripiprazole or any of the ingredients in ABILIFY MAINTENA. Allergic reactions to aripiprazole have ranged from rash, hives and itching to anaphylaxis, which may include difficulty breathing, tightness in the chest, and swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue.

ABILIFY MAINTENA may cause serious side effects including:• Stroke (cerebrovascular problems) in elderly people with

dementia-related psychosis that can lead to death.• Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), a serious condition

that can lead to death. Call your healthcare provider or go tothe nearest emergency room right away if you have some orall of the following symptoms of NMS: high fever, stiff muscles,confusion, sweating, or changes in pulse, heart rate, and bloodpressure.

• Uncontrolled body movements (tardive dyskinesia).ABILIFY MAINTENA may cause movements that you cannotcontrol in your face, tongue, or other body parts. Tardivedyskinesia may not go away, even if you stop receivingABILIFY MAINTENA. Tardive dyskinesia may also start afteryou stop receiving ABILIFY MAINTENA.

• Problems with your metabolism such as: » High blood sugar (hyperglycemia): Increases in

blood sugar can happen in some people who receive ABILIFY MAINTENA. Extremely high blood sugar can lead to coma or death. If you have diabetes or risk factors for diabetes (such as being overweight or a family history of diabetes), your healthcare provider should check your blood sugar before you start receiving ABILIFY MAINTENA and during your treatment

Call your healthcare provider if you have any of these symptoms of high blood sugar while receiving ABILIFY MAINTENA:

» Increased fat levels (cholesterol and triglycerides) in your blood.

» Weight gain. You and your healthcare provider should check your weight regularly.

• Unusual urges. Some people receiving ABILIFY MAINTENAhave had unusual urges such as gambling, binge eating oreating that you cannot control (compulsive), compulsiveshopping, and sexual urges.

If you or your family members notice that you are havingunusual urges or behaviors, talk to your healthcare provider.

• Decreased blood pressure (orthostatic hypotension). Youmay feel lightheaded or faint when you rise too quickly from asitting or lying position.

• Low white blood cell count

• Seizures (convulsions)• Problems controlling your body temperature so that you

feel too warm. Do not become too hot or dehydrated whileyou receive ABILIFY MAINTENA. Do not exercise too much.In hot weather, stay inside in a cool place if possible. Stay outof the sun. Do not wear too much clothing or heavy clothing.Drink plenty of water.

• Difficulty swallowingDo not drive, operate machinery, or do other dangerous activities until you know how ABILIFY MAINTENA affects you. ABILIFY MAINTENA may make you feel drowsy.

Do not drink alcohol while you receive ABILIFY MAINTENA.

Before receiving ABILIFY MAINTENA, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you:

• have never taken aripiprazole before

• have diabetes or high blood sugar or a family history ofdiabetes or high blood sugar. Your healthcare providershould check your blood sugar before you start receivingABILIFY MAINTENA and during your treatment.

• have or had seizures (convulsions)

• have or had low or high blood pressure

• have or had heart problems or a stroke

• have or had a low white blood cell count

• have problems that may affect you receiving aninjection in your arm or buttocks

• are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not knownif ABILIFY MAINTENA will harm your unborn baby If youbecome pregnant while receiving ABILIFY MAINTENA,talk to your healthcare provider about registering with theNational Pregnancy Registry for Atypical Antipsychotics.You can register by calling 1-866-961-2388 or go tohttp://womensmentalhealth.org/clinical-and-research-programs/pregnancyregistry/

• are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.ABILIFY MAINTENA can pass into your milk and may harmyour baby. Talk to your healthcare provider about the bestway to feed your baby if you receive ABILIFY MAINTENA.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

ABILIFY MAINTENA and other medicines may affect each other causing possible serious side effects. Do not start or stop any medicines during treatment with ABILIFY MAINTENA without talking to your healthcare provider first.

The most common side effects of ABILIFY MAINTENA include: weight gain, inner sense of restlessness such as feeling like you need to move (akathisia), injection site pain, or sleepiness (sedation).

It is important to contact your healthcare provider if you experience prolonged, abnormal muscle spasms or contractions, which may be signs of a condition called dystonia.

These are not all the possible side effects of ABILIFY MAINTENA.

If you have any questions about your health or medicines, talk to your healthcare provider. You are encouraged to report side effects of ABILIFY MAINTENA (aripiprazole). Please contact Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. at 1-800-438-9927 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (www.fda.gov/medwatch).

• feel very thirsty• need to urinate more

than usual• feel very hungry

• feel weak or tired• feel sick to your stomach• feel confused, or your

breath smells fruity

Please read accompanying FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION, including BOXED WARNING, and MEDICATION GUIDE.

SELECT IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONABILIFY MAINTENA may cause serious side effects including:

• Uncontrolled body movements (tardive dyskinesia). ABILIFY MAINTENA may cause movements that you cannot control in your face, tongue, or other body parts. Tardive dyskinesia may not go away, even if you stop receiving ABILIFY MAINTENA. Tardive dyskinesia may also start after you stop receiving ABILIFY MAINTENA.

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Use this space to write any other questions you have for your loved one’s doctor.

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Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION on page 3 and accompanying FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION, including BOXED WARNING, and MEDICATION GUIDE.

HERE’S A CHECKLIST OF HELPFUL INFORMATION TO TAKE TO YOUR LOVED ONE’S APPOINTMENT:

❑ Medical history including symptoms and relapses

❑ Medications your loved one has been on and is currently on—even over-the-counter medicines and herbal supplements

❑ Progress made or side effects experienced while on medication

TIP: This information and more is also available at ABILIFYMAINTENA.com.

TIP: If you are not currently included in treatment team meetings:

Before healthcare professionals can share information, they need permission from your loved one. Ask if they need verbal or written permission.

Also, download and print the Patient Appointment Prep Guide (or download it to your loved one’s phone), and help them use it for their next doctor or treatment team visit.