Vraylar User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• mick
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 29, 2023

For Major Depressive Disorder "This is the only medication (after trying 6 others) I have ever been assertive with my doctor to get off of before my follow-up. After two weeks of not working and mild side effects, my doctor bumped me from 1.5mg - 3mg. After a week of that increase, I was like "No way, get me off of this." Very weak, tired, where it felt like I had worked 8 hours after only 1-2 hours. Very unusual thoughts and feelings brought on the worst of anxiety. Paranoia. So happy I didn't have to wean off and just stopped taking. An awful trial. Weird thing is this one was a "green light" on my GeneSight report. I am not convinced I am bipolar, but my doctor was. My point being if you only have depression, don't try this unless you really suspect you could be bipolar I."

• AJano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 1, 2018

For Bipolar Disorder "I started taking 1.5 mg a month ago. After a week I went up to 3mg. My experience with vraylar has been excellent. I've never felt so stable in more than 20 years. I've tried all antipsychotics and many antidepressants and never felt this good. I was afraid to try Vraylar because of the side effects such as tardive dyskinesia (TD), akatesia and restlessness. Many antipsychotics have me those side effects. I decided to try it anyway and boy am I glad I did. I've never felt better."

• TeamM...
• December 28, 2019

For Bipolar Disorder "HORRIBLE (for me), only 2 weeks in. Made feel so disconnected and weird, paranoid, racing horrible thoughts, panic attacks, extremely sleepy and sluggish shortly after taking it and throughout the next day. Now, coming off of it is making nervous and panicky, so I'm having to take Xanax daily to reverse these withdrawal side effects, of which I only take Xanax occasionally. I cannot wait for this drug to be completely out of my system. NEVER AGAIN!!"

• islad...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 5, 2019

For Schizophrenia "I was prescribed 3.5 mg of Vraylar and gained 67 lb very, very fast. I did not gain anything when I was on fewer mg. I was also talking to people that I normally would not talk to in person and online. When I stopped Vraylar I was shocked at the people that I had been communicating with. I did find that on this medication it was easier to fall asleep. Vraylar is a serious medication and should not be taken unless absolutely necessary."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 27, 2020

For Bipolar Disorder "I took two weeks of samples and started on week three when the side effects seriously started. First major hot flashes. Then the over eating and always thirsty. Then I started noticing I was constantly moving. I could not sit or stand still. My feet, my hands and hyperactivity. I also was constantly talking and over talking people. I couldn't wait. Everything had to be now. I stopped taking it and after two days was feeling much better. I have taken other medications and this was one of the worst."

• Pinky...
• December 21, 2019

"I wrote on here a month or two ago uncertain if I wanted to start this medication because of the reviews I was seeing but I tried the medication and took it constantly. And I can honestly say I have seen an improvement . I’m not having as severe paranoia and or disturbing distorted thoughts . Not saying they are completely gone because they are not but it’s not as severe and prolonged like it use to be . I use to be 315lb and starting losing weight for my weight loss journey and I was losing weight before I started this medication and still losing weight with this medication . I still get depressed every so often but there’s days I feel on cloud 9 and I do things I would have never done before ! I can honestly say this medication has been very helpful for me ."

• Fsp
• June 22, 2019

For Bipolar Disorder "I have been on pretty much every Manic med there is, from Prozac, Paxel, Effexor etc. My Dr. put me on Vylar a month ago. I was suicidal and as low as you can get do to an accident at work and Workman's Comp totally screwing me over with the money they owe me and my Scumbag Lawyer not doing anything, just wants his 20%. So from making $850 to $1150 take home a week, I am making $140, and eating mustard sandwich's. After 3 weeks, I feel better than I have ever felt, with out the bad side effects!"

• Momof
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 20, 2019

For Bipolar Disorder "I’ve been taking 200mg Seroquel (helps me sleep) with 3mg Vraylar and my bipolar 1 is totally under control for the past 3 years. Vraylar doesn’t make me tired but with the Seroquel I’m in great shape. Thank God and my doctor."

• IVR
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 23, 2021

For Schizophrenia "It didn’t work for me and my Schizoaffective Disorder. At 1.5mg a day it was incredibly great for almost a month. Then after that I couldn’t sit still, I couldn’t think, the static in my brain was screaming at me constantly. It made me feel suicidal. I’m not saying not to try it- it may work for you. Just always have someone you can call in case things get bad."

• Wildc...
• October 2, 2018

For Bipolar Disorder "After taking all the other anti-psychotics I have found Vraylar to be the most effective in controlling my symptoms. The only side effect I've had is some minor nausea the morning after my first dose. The only problem is cost as even Medicare's co-pay is astounding! Fortunately, my new psychiatrist is able to provide me with samples."

• Stard...
• April 14, 2017

For Schizophrenia "I have major depression with psychotic features. Or at least that's what they say. Antidepressants never worked for me and had awful side effects. Antipsychotics worked better, but the older ones made me too sleepy, Abilify gave me ADD-like symptoms. Latuda was pretty good, no cognition-affecting side effects, but it did sometimes give me bouts of annoying nausea. I heard Vraylar was good at improving the negative symptoms of schizophrenia, which were very similar to the effects of depression in me, so I wondered if Vraylar would work for me too. I've been on it for about a month now, just titrated up from 1.5 to 3 mg. I feel "brighter." More animated, more social. No side effects for me at all. I like it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 27, 2017

For Schizophrenia "I have been using lamictal for years. Recently my Dr added vraylar and I won't lie the first couple days were horrible!!! I got so sick but I pushed through and the results have been amazing and I've had only taken it a week. I am diabetic and haven't had high blood sugar, no wait gain although I was sooo hungry the for the first couple days. If you can push through the side effects I highly recommend this medicine. I feel alive again I have energy and just look forward to life. Also the voices and visions have stopped"

• Help...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 10, 2020

For Bipolar Disorder "Awful, terrible med! Seriously! Makes you extremely tired! I was so excited about this med after watching the commercials and how it “covers all phases” of bipolar. At 1.5 mg, it knocks you out. On the next day, you're still just tired and have no motivation to get to work and be productive! Made my anxiety worse! Exacerbated the stress I was dealing with at the time! Would go to sleep with a knot in my gut. I quit the med and I had the worst 3 days of depression I’ve had in a while, maybe even the worst ever! I cried in front of my supervisor at work. Be careful with the withdrawals! Depression is the worst!!!"

• austi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 23, 2016

For Schizophrenia "I have schizoaffective disorder bipolar type this medicine is a wonder drug it has helped with seeing things and voices. Its also helped with the negative symptoms of schizophrenia too. Now for my bipolar its helped stabalize my moods and i am nowhere near depressessed anymore.I have had no side effects at all as well my weight has been the same without diet and exercise too"

• Tammy
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 4, 2020

For Bipolar Disorder "Tried many mood stabilizers since 2004 when after a manic episode and failed suicide, I was finally diagnosed with bipolar disorder, tried various mood stabilizers had too many side effects and manic episodes. Finally Vraylar came on the market and my doc prescribed it. I've been on it for 2 years and have had 1 manic episode and have an anxiety disorder I never had. With that being said, Vraylar has been the best prescribed medication yet. I have no side effects. They only problem is the cost, because it's not generic yet. So with a Medicare advantage insurance, I have a $382 out of pocket copays. Right know my physiatrist is able to give me samples. I haven't found a patient assist program that helps."

• Bipol...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 17, 2017

For Bipolar Disorder "I've been taking Vraylar for 2 weeks now and have noticed a huge increase in my libido. No other side effects and I am definitely having less anxiety and much better impulse control! It almost feels like someone stepped into my mind and organized everything!"

• Weath...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 24, 2017

For Bipolar Disorder "I've been taking vraylar for about 4 months now and so far it has been the best drug I have been on with the least side effects. For the first couple of months I didn't have any at all and then I started to get my motivation back and along with that came restlessness and sleeping difficulty. That seems to be getting better as my body gets more used to the drug. My anxiety is manageable, my moods seem to be pretty stable and my depression is starting to really lift. Because of the very long half life of vraylar I've read that it can take longer than other drugs to work and to just be patient, that was easy for me seeing as there weren't many side effects. It took me years to find something to work but I'm so glad I didn't give up."

• conce...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 12, 2019

"If thinking about starting this medication, I would greatly advise doing your homework. My daughter was prescribed this medication by a PA or nurse practitioner in a PC setting that had no business prescribing it for mood stabilization that is not even FDA indicated. She was on this for 16 days and developed severe disabling panic attacks and anxiety and then developed akathisia, severe insomnia, heart palpitations, blood pressure issues, severe loss of appetite, self harm, disturbing thoughts, feeling of disassociation, blurry vision, loss of time and more. She has now been off the medication for 2 1/2 months and still basically home bound and needing to be watched around the clock. This medication should only be reserved as a last resort. Come on FDA. Please do more investigating. This should be reserved for psychiatry prescribing ONLY. This is my opinion and my experience through my daughter's experience. Be aware and do your homework."

• anony...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 11, 2021

For Bipolar Disorder "Vraylar intensified suicidal thoughts drastically, also increased episodes of rage/anger. I survived a self inflicted gunshot wound to the head resulting from 3 months on Vraylar. Doctor doubled dose 48 hour before incident."

• Joonb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 12, 2019

For Bipolar Disorder "I take 100 mg Zoloft for depression. I also have anxiety disorder. My depression was getting worse so doc put me on Vraylar 1.5 mg which I take it in the morning, now I feel fantastic! No side effects at all! I'm disabled and on Medicare so I'm going to have to get samples from the Dr long term as there is no way I can afford it. I've been on it for almost 2 weeks."

• JJs
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 25, 2019

For Bipolar Disorder "I was just wondering if anyone else was experiencing rapid weight gain with this medication Vraylar. I’m on week 3 and I’ve already gained weight and my agitation is terrible. Any advice would be appreciated."

• Mgggg
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 2, 2017

For Bipolar Disorder "This was the worst drug I've ever been put on in my entire life. It literally ruined me for months. I couldn't see colors the same, I could hardly read or look at a computer screen. I was so restless and tired all at the same time I feel useless. My body always felt tired and I was so irritated that if anyone even put their hand on me it would bug me out and hurt my skin. When I finally got off, I lost my vision completely for four days and ended up in the emergency room. Literally all I could see were shapes. It was a horrifying and traumatic experience that scared me from ever going on pharmaceuticals ever again despite how bad my bipolar disorder is. Absolutely the worst medication I've ever been and I'm mad I trusted my doctor"

• ThePl...
• January 7, 2017

For Bipolar Disorder "This has been the most effective medicine I have ever taken for my Schizoaffective Bipolar Type disorder, and I have tried seven different anti-psychotics prior to starting Vraylar. I was in a manic state when I took this medicine the first time, and shortly after the first dose the mania stopped completely. I am not experiencing any side effects whatsoever from Vraylar. This medicine has the efficacy of Clozaril, without all of the nasty side effects. I am truly grateful this medicine exists, without it I would have probably been hospitalized. Overall, I am extremely happy with this medication and I am so happy I finally found something that works for me."

• Momo
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 23, 2021

For Bipolar Disorder "I have bipolar 1 and have been taking Vraylar for four years. My doctor just took me off seroquel which I was taking as well. Now I’m on Vraylar and Trazodone for sleep. I have never felt better. I’m awake. I don’t feel flat. I have no side effects. I work. My kids stopped calling me a zombie (seroquel made me a zombie). Life couldn’t be better. I have no mood swings or irritable feelings. Thank God for Vraylar!!!"

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

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"