VRAYLAR is a prescription medicine used in adults: along with antidepressant medicines to treat major depressive disorder (MDD) for short-term (acute) treatment of manic or mixed episodes that happen with bipolar I disorder. to treat depressive episodes that happen with bipolar I (dipolar depression)

The most common side effects include difficulty moving or slow movements, tremors, uncontrolled body movements, restlessness and feeling like you need to move around, sleepiness, nausea, vomiting, and indigestion. These are not all possible side effects of VRAYLAR. Learn more about other possible side effects.

Vraylar withdrawal symptoms information: This can include hallucinations, delusions, mania, hearing voices, and catatonia. Abrupt withdrawal from Vraylar can cause NMS, Tardive Dyskinesia, or other movement disorders to suddenly emerge.

Do not stop taking Vraylar unless your doctor has recommended that you stop treatment. Speak to your doctor for medical advice if you have side effects that concern you with Vraylar or any other medications.

How long does it take for Vraylar (cariprazine) to work? It can take several weeks before you experience the full benefit of Vraylar (cariprazine). In clinical studies, people who took Vraylar (cariprazine) for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or MDD noticed their symptoms improving after 1 to 2 weeks of treatment.

Certain side effects have been reported when taking Vraylar, some of which were more common than others. These side effects may be temporary, lasting a few days or weeks. But if the side effects last longer than that, bother you, or become severe, be sure to talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

The drug's effects take a while to wear off after your last dose. (For more information about this, see the FAQ above.) Stopping Vraylar treatment can cause the symptoms of your condition to return or worsen. Some people may need to receive care in the hospital if their symptoms become severe.

Vraylar withdrawal symptoms information: Abruptly stopping antipsychotic drugs often results in “rebound psychosis”, often more intense than what was experienced before treatment began. This can include hallucinations, delusions, mania, hearing voices, and catatonia.

Vraylar (cariprazine) takes time to work and patients often see a gradual reduction in symptoms over several weeks. Symptoms tend to continue to improve the longer the medication is taken. Some symptoms may not completely resolve however.

Studies have shown VRAYLAR can: Improve overall depressive and manic symptoms* Treat mixed episodes (symptoms of depression and mania at the same time)* Reduce the overall severity of the condition.

Dizziness, lightheadedness, drowsiness, nausea, tiredness, excess saliva/drooling, blurred vision, weight gain, or constipation may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Side effects may go away after you take the medicine for a while. If side effects continue to bother you and you wonder if you should keep taking the medicine, call your doctor. He or she may be able to lower your dose or change your medicine. Do not suddenly quit taking your medicine unless your doctor tells you to.