Cariprazine for Schizophrenia User Reviews (Page 3)

• Anon
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 29, 2024

"I don't usually post but I find these helpful and feel like this could help others (it also helps articulate my thoughts). Only been on this for 2 months after being on Abilify. Cariprazine seems okay and seems to do the job, might need more time to adjust to give a more accurate review. So far no major symptoms that I notice but still minor/faint things in certain situations (hard to explain), far less sedating than Abilify. Feel a bit flat mood-wise but helps with depression, feel a bit more relaxed mentally, not as hard on myself. Do get very shaky legs when sitting still for long periods of time. Started finding time to do some self-care which is out of the ordinary."

• Adam
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 21, 2023

Vraylar (cariprazine) "I have schizoaffective disorder with predominantly negative symptoms. While other drugs have settled my positive symptoms like hallucinations and mood swings, nothing would erase my anhedonia and avolition. I was eventually deemed unfit to work because I couldn't function. Vraylar was only recently approved here and I was my psychiatrist's first patient on the drug. It took a while to find the right regimen, 3 mg in the afternoon and 3 mg at bedtime. Within a few weeks, I was functioning again and back in the office motivated and productive. The side effects are a bit unpleasant, especially the akathisia. I also developed hypomagnesemia, causing crippling fatigue, so that had to be supplemented. Unfortunately, it didn't replace the other antipsychotics I'm taking, namely Latuda for psychosis and Seroquel for hallucinations and mixed episodes. I still credit Seroquel for changing my life, but Vraylar gave me my brain back."

• Shiann
• March 28, 2020

Vraylar (cariprazine) "I switched from abilfy and I've been taking Vraylar I don't have strange dreams. But I feel more clear and functional during the day. Yes I get plenty of rest. I take 1.5mg. it changed my who life.."

• Misery
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 15, 2019

Vraylar (cariprazine) "My psychiatrist started me on 3mg, now I'm on 4.5 mg...very tired and feel unmotivated, and lazy...I still hate people and stay home and don't want to socialize. I'm a recluse."

• Widow
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 11, 2018

Vraylar (cariprazine) "After just six weeks on this medication, my husband of twenty years committed suicide I knew the medication was bad but his doctor would not listen. In my opinion: This medicine is bad for the brain."

• mdd
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 9, 2020

Vraylar (cariprazine) "ON Vraylar I had hallucinations, had to be constantly moving, threw up a lot. One month off of it still aren't right. Saw the Grimm reaper and thought people were out to get me. "

• Glad...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 22, 2017

Vraylar (cariprazine) "My husband has been on it for 3 months and he's himself again . I am glad we finally found something that works ."

• Ashley...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 30, 2022

Vraylar (cariprazine) "This drug slowly gave me psychosis, and my thought process has never been the same."

• Sisters...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 12, 2018

Vraylar (cariprazine) "Works great, no longer hearing voices after 30 years of trying many other prescription medications and participated in numerous studies previously."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 18, 2023

Vraylar (cariprazine) "Vraylar makes me live a complete life without mental episodes."

• AMich...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 30, 2018

Vraylar (cariprazine) "This medication causes suicides"

• Lunar...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 10, 2017

Vraylar (cariprazine) "Paranoia significantly alleviated and mind activity controllable with medication"

• Amosa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 17, 2016

Vraylar (cariprazine) "I've been onit for about a week and I'm feeling g much better I have been o. Every med there is and so far this is working"

• Kris
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 29, 2018

Vraylar (cariprazine) "I have been on Vraylar for schizophrenia since Sep 2017. I have had no negative side effects apart from a bit of drowsiness here and there. No akathisia as well. I would definitely recommend this med."

• Polly
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 3, 2020

Vraylar (cariprazine) "Worst experience of my life. I wouldn't wish this medication on my worst enemy. Hallucinated for 4 days. Heard voices. Don't take Vraylar."

• Trapp...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 5, 2021

Vraylar (cariprazine) "I had very bad agitation and this medicine did not do a thing for my psychosis voices, racing thoughts and things of that nature. Massive weight gain as well risk everything for no reward."

• Lori
• November 8, 2018

Vraylar (cariprazine) "I don't like any drug that makes me sleep and doesn't help my symptoms"

• Salih...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 24, 2021

"Trust me try this drug is the best it turned my life around this has been the best thing I can’t thank my doctor enough. Good luck"

• Bm77
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 29, 2019

Vraylar (cariprazine) "I was on 1.5mg for 4 weeks. I had headaches, nausea and was so tired I was bedridden. This new wonder drug is not so wonderful. I have gone back on my old medicine."

• Buddy
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 31, 2020

"I believe Vraylar along with my doctor saved my life. I fear I will have to take forever, worried about long term side effects"

• Hans
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 25, 2021

"Worst drug I've ever taken. Horrible time on it. Body feels like I'm touching a electric wire. I both tired and restless at the same time. Don't trust your doctor this is good for you."

• Andrew
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 8, 2020

Vraylar (cariprazine) "I take the lowest possible dose (every other day 1.5mg) of Vraylar still having the insomnia after 2 months, the insomnia probably harms me quite."