Cariprazine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Runne...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 4, 2020

Vraylar (cariprazine) for Bipolar Disorder "I have Treatment resistant depression and the Vraylar So far not so good....super hyperactive on it...cleaning everything. Can't sleep, but exhausted at the same time. Also can't hold anything down I'm so nauseated all the time! Hate it! It's been about two weeks now"

• TheBiz
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 30, 2017

Vraylar (cariprazine) for Schizophrenia "I've been taking Vraylar for schizophrenia for over 6 months. It has been the best anti-psychotic to date for me. The only downside is I still experience weight gain. I'm looking to continue this drug until a better one comes out. I've been stabilized and happy for the first time since my illness started 6 years ago."

• momof
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 6, 2020

Vraylar (cariprazine) for Bipolar Disorder "I was on this for major depressive disorder, anxiety and ADD. This medicine would have been perfect if not for the akathisia. I could wake up in the morning and stay awake throughout the day. I could complete tasks and was more productive. Unfortunately the feeling of needing to constantly move around and the irritability it caused outweighed the positive."

• RMCC
• April 29, 2016

Vraylar (cariprazine) for Bipolar Disorder "I have tried abilify (worked but caused massive weight gain) and latuda (worked at first, then just made me restless and agitated) and now vraylar for depression/mixed episodes in BP II. I have only been on it for about a week, but I noticed a HUGE difference in my mood and agitation. I do not feel depressed and hopeless, and am no longer agitated at all. I hope this med continues to work! It is VERY expensive, but you can go on the website and get a savings card where you only pay $15/month."

• Boogie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 28, 2019

Vraylar (cariprazine) for Bipolar Disorder "Question for ppl who's been taking Vraylar for awhile. What's the best time of the day to take this medicine? Because I feel like it makes me sleepy but when I took it at night I've noticed the next day I was still snappy and in a bad mood so advice on when to take it please ? And other advice as well I would appreciate it because I am a beginner on this medicine!!!"

• AylaC...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 1, 2023

Vraylar (cariprazine) for Bipolar Disorder "This medicine was the MOST effective drug I have taken since I started taking medications, and that includes 10+ medications. I actually felt incredibly happy for the first time in years. It is super effective for both bipolar depression and mania. Unfortunately, I gained 40 pounds in under a year. It makes me sick that I had to choose between my mental health and my physical health. The weight gain, besides the obvious huge changes to my body and self-esteem, has caused significant back pain to the extent of seeing a chiropractor as well as knee pain. Sciatica was part of the back pain sometimes, which is miserable. I just kept gaining weight. Now, when I mentioned to my psychiatric doctor I needed to change again because of the weight gain, he blithely mentioned that now they automatically start people out with metformin or similar medication when prescribing Vraylar and it keeps the patient from gaining weight. So, with that info, maybe it will help someone else."

• guysh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 13, 2019

Vraylar (cariprazine) for Bipolar Disorder "I would really pay attention to the side affects while taking this med. I developed blisters on my scalp and was diagnosed with shingles but the blisters never went away one day I came across the printout of side affects and for some reason read them and blisters are a serious reaction. I have not taken it for a few days now and I have no new blisters pretty scary it really reminds me though that we need to pay attention to our health symptoms and meds side effects. These drs have too many patients to keep up with everything we are on etc."

• Cegswim
• April 23, 2017

Vraylar (cariprazine) for Schizophrenia "My sister had been on clozapine for 11 years! She was doing great; showering on her own, changing her own clothes (for those that know people with schizophrenia then you these are major tasks in of themselves) she was even volunteering, working out and DRIVING! Just last week her doctor, whom we have grown to love and depend on, told her about Vraylar.Of course SHE wanted to try it.Sure she still had the voices in her head but they were quieter and she could always tell the difference between her world and reality. After 3 days on Vraylar she went full blown maniac! Throwing things,yelling at us in tongues ,hitting and kicking us. We finally got her to the ER and got the Clozapine back in her system and the Vraylar out.She's still in CCU."

• DietzT
• May 12, 2017

Vraylar (cariprazine) for Bipolar Disorder "After 12 years of various medications to treat my Bipolar I I have finally found true stability and my new normal. No more mood swings no more panic attacks-literally gone. All I take is 3mg of vraylar now after years of being on 3, 4 sometimes 5 meds. This is truly a miracle drug for me. I am on such an even keel I had no idea I could ever live like this. So grateful."

• Kp111
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 1, 2020

Vraylar (cariprazine) for Bipolar Disorder "This is the worst medicine I have ever taken. It actually made my manic and compulsive buying worse. It messed with my sleep schedule and my blood sugar. I’m normally 103-105 lbs. I was constantly hungry on this and my blood sugar would plummet between meals. I gained 7 lbs in 2 months after my doc put me on 3mg. I have switched to lithium and feel like a new person."

• Lisa
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 8, 2018

Vraylar (cariprazine) for Bipolar Disorder "I was given this medication in place of lithium. I was on it for a month. I experienced many side effects while taking this. Restless (pacing around the house), anxiety, chronic dry mouth, depression (crying for days) and TD uncontrollable muscle movements. Mainly in my face and jaw. The doctor gave me samples and never warned me of the potential side effects. Please be warned. I have stopped taking Vraylar for 3 weeks and the uncontrollable muscle movements have still persisted I don’t know if they are permanent the Vraylar website says that they may be a permanent. I am scared and don’t recommend Vraylar to anyone."

• lobos...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 4, 2020

Vraylar (cariprazine) for Bipolar Disorder "Bipolar for 27 years. Been on every medication available prior to 2010. Never had hallucinations till trying Vraylar. After just a few doses I saw baby dragons crawling up the side of my fireplace. Didn't take it long enough to know if it helped my bipolar. But I do know that even if it did, Vraylar is definitely not for me."

• Trash...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 19, 2019

Vraylar (cariprazine) for Bipolar Disorder "I was given vraylar for rapid cycling depression, I also have ADHD. I had no negative side effects, or so I thought. I stayed on it for about 5 months and in a state of extreme mania the entire time. I lost 30 #. I loved it because I finally felt good and did not disclose everything to my doctor, like cheating on my husband which I would NEVER have done before. But I finally had to come off of it as the mania increased. Now I’m diagnosed as bipolar unspecified, because of my reaction to it."

• Stee
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 4, 2019

Vraylar (cariprazine) for Bipolar Disorder "After 20 years of being medicated, I can finally say that I’ve found a pill that makes people feel more violent. It’s Vraylar. I took it for about 10 days. I felt myself becoming more angry and easily agitated as I continued to take it. I took it at night and would notice myself becoming a bit insane around 2pm everyday. I’m literally afraid of this medication."

• sevav
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 22, 2024

Vraylar (cariprazine) for Bipolar Disorder "I really can't emphasize enough how good Vraylar has been for me. It's been the heavy lifter in my medication cocktail - I no longer have depressive or manic episodes nor psychosis. I know I can give most of the credit to Vraylar, because I switched insurances recently and they didn't want to pay for it. My symptoms ended up returning in spite of trialing other mood stabilizers and antipsychotics. Eventually they gave up and agreed to pay for it and I went back to my old self almost immediately. I haven't had any discernible side effects, and there were even some perks like a boost of energy and better concentration. It might not work for everyone, but this was the perfect drug for me!"

• Chiyo
• January 7, 2017

Vraylar (cariprazine) for Bipolar Disorder "A couple of weeks after taking Vraylar I started noticing that (as having Bipolar 2) my moods weren't really changing. Finally, sometime near the third week, I started noticing that I was pacing, couldn't seem to concentrate on anything, and had a hard time simply sitting down. I realized that it was making me manic. I DO NOT AT ALL would want anyone else to take this if anyone notices these side effects. I am going to stop it immediately, I nearly had a breakdown. Could not stop crying. Also going to talk to my doctor about it, but I can't continue it. I wasn't even paying for it because I was taking a sampler, and my doctor was going to give me a voucher to see if my insurance would take it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 3, 2016

Vraylar (cariprazine) for Schizophrenia "This review is for my mother she has been schizophrenic for several years and all different medications none of them helped including Latuda and Risperdal she felt those made her symptoms worse but since she has been on this new medication she feels she is no longer sick we can all tell a big difference in her and she has been perfectly fine for the longest time she loves this medication she feels like herself again for once with no side effects"

• Doug
• July 1, 2018

Vraylar (cariprazine) for Bipolar Disorder "Vraylar has been a blessing for me. After years of trying almost every bipolar medication out there and experiencing terrible side effects, I was almost out of options. I was taking 1200 mg of Lithium daily which was causing the worst stomach pains and I was constantly running to the bathroom. I started Vraylar and almost immediately saw a positive effect. My stomach pains went away, my mood became more balanced, and it even helped with my cognitive abilities as well. Short term side effects were stomach ache, shaky hands, and uneasiness, but they went away after 2-3 days of taking the medication. I've noticed such an improvement (and so has my wife), that we only wish this drug was on the market years ago. I would highly recommend this as an option for BP 1 if you have tried all of the other medications. LOVE IT!"

• Yikes
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 31, 2019

Vraylar (cariprazine) for Schizophrenia "I took this medication Vraylar for around two months and had to stop taking it because I could not sleep at night and I couldn’t sit still for any longer than 30 minutes. Continuous feeling of crawling out of my skin. I was on 3mg. This medication also gave me a permanent head twitch that is super obnoxious, so I can’t imagine what else it would have done if I was on it longer. However, for my hallucinations and my mood, it was a lifesaver. My speech improved as well as my attitude. I felt like I could finally breathe. I was only seeing blotches of color which was pleasant for me compared to my very vivid hallucinations. Such a shame the physical symptoms are too unbearable otherwise this would have been spectacular."

• Mille...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 28, 2018

Vraylar (cariprazine) for Schizophrenia "I was taking abilify and it caused uncontrollable gambling. I then switched to Vraylar. It hardly helped the symptoms of schizophrenia and it actually worsened my gambling problems. I started stealing money and it wrecked everything I had. I am now about to start Seroquel and discontinue Vraylar. We will see if the gambling subsides. I was on invega and never have I went as hard at the gambling as had when I was on abilify and then vraylar. The voices remained the same, they actually got a little worse while taking Vraylar by the way."

• DeeDee
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 2, 2019

Vraylar (cariprazine) for Bipolar Disorder "For the first 3 days, I felt a reduction in anxiety but had a cloudy feeling. Over the next week, I started to get depressed and increasingly groggy. In weeks 2 and 3, I thought I was going to die. I was up all night long shaking and extremely agitated. My heart was thumping. I had a terrible headache and dizziness. I only slept 2-3 hours and only during the day. For anyone who is experiencing these side effects, I hope you find some peace knowing you are not alone. The drug has a long half-life so it’s going to take me a few days but I hope I can get back to my regular state."

• MD1
• June 22, 2017

Vraylar (cariprazine) for Bipolar Disorder "I have been on Vraylar for probably 4 or 5 months now. It has been great. At first I didn't think it helped, then we doubled my dose from 3 mg to 6 mg and it started to work. It keeps my mixed episodes at bay, which are always the ones that get me hospitalized. Any drug that will keep me out of the hospital is a miracle drug for me. Also, I have gained no weight on it (I've actually lost 7 lbs) despite the studies showing quick weight gain. Overall, I'd say give Vraylar a shot if your doctor recommends it. There are very few side effects compared to the other atypicals I've been on, and I've been on quite a few. Also, go to Vraylar's website and get the coupon called Vraypay. It reduced my copay to just $15!"

• Pickl...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 10, 2020

Vraylar (cariprazine) for Bipolar Disorder "I love vraylar I feel amazing on it. I’m totally stabilized but the issue I have is ever since I started taking it I haven’t had a period. And I’m not sure if this is a side effect of the vraylar. Been to the gyno and everything is fine via blood work and uterine biopsy. So I don’t know maybe something to look out for."

• Weird...
• February 11, 2017

Vraylar (cariprazine) for Bipolar Disorder "I started this medication 3 days ago and I never get side effects for medication ever. This medication messed me up. From the first day I started getting headaches, nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting multiple times a day, I completely loss my appetite and the weird side effect I got is hiccups. I literally get hiccups 8-10 times a day. I'm stopping this medication cause it's not worth feeling like poop all day."

• Georg...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 10, 2018

Vraylar (cariprazine) for Bipolar Disorder "Let me say that’s Vraylar 3mg has been a Godsend for me. I am not all over the place with my moods and not agitated. I felt like I was going down the rabbit hole and this changed all of that. I am not aware of any side effects on myself. I’ve been on this for a year and a half and would encourage anyone to try it when your doctor suggests it. Also take Luvox and Trazadone to sleep. I do have trouble sleeping but had that before ever starting the Vraylar."