User Reviews for Vraylar oral

After barely making it through my most recent major depressive episode, I finally broke down and agreed to try anti-psychotics. I first tried quetiapine then switched to Abilify (I went off both due to quick weight gain), but I did like them both a lot. I had gastric bypass in 2016 and have maintained the same weight since then, so gaining weight is something that is very scary for me. I started on Vraylar because it was supposed to be 'weight-gain neutral' as compared to other anti-psychotics. Well, I have had a great response to this medication also, I went from 1.5 to 3mg then when I found myself still a bit weepy I went up to 4.5. One day I got on the scale and I had gained 25 pounds since starting the Vraylar. I've been on the scale regularly since then and continue to gain weight which is not okay. So I am weaned back down to 3mg and I do 'feel' better on 3mg not so bloated out. I will continue to monitor my weight and go off of this drug if necessary and perhaps just switch from my SSRI Celexa to a SNRI Effexor or something like that. Overall, this is a very good drug. I have not had one argument with a family member, I actually feel like going and talking to my mom, sitting down with her and having a conversation nearly every day. This was not happening before Vraylar. It has lifted me out from myself and my misery. Read More Read Less

I started vraylar august 2020 and I have to say out of all the medications I have been on for bipolar and depression this one is by far the only one that has ever worked for me 100% I am finally stable and for the first time since I can remember I am truly genuinely happy inside. Only side effects i have noticed is when I first started taking it i was nauseous so switched to taking at night it made it easier to deal with . But that only lasted a couple of weeks. Also I have decreased appetite which is fine with me because I gained 25 lbs on another medication before I started the vraylar so I had a bit of weight to lose when I started this drug. Read More Read Less

Vraylar is the only need that has ever 100% worked for me. Started working in just a fee days. Been on it 3 months now. No side effects.

Once I got over the initial side effects after the first few weeks, my body acclimated and it has controlled both my depression and hypomania very well, giving me my life back. I have had no lasting side effects except for occasional restlessness.

I have Bi polar type 1. I was placed on Vraylar starting at the 3 mg. dose every day. It worked very well. About 6 months later I was still taking it when I switched Psychiatrists, my new Psychiatrist bumped up the dose to the 4.5 mg. but I only need to take one pill every 4 days, because the half life of the drug is 4 days. This way, you can get a prescription for 30 days saying take one per day, but actually you only take it one every 4 days, this will last you 3 months. The drug is expensive, my cost for co pay for a 30 day supply is about $120.00, but again, it lasts me 90 days. When I went up higher I had some nausea, I was taking it in the morning, so I simply switched to taking it at bedtime. I also notice some difficulty swallowing my other pills, which can be a side effect of Vraylar; but not enough to make me stop taking it. My mind is no longer racing and having uncontrolled thoughts. All drugs for Bi polar have side effects, in my opinion. I only take Vraylar and Valium for anxiety. That's it. I feel like it is a very helpful drug, it's true it can cause akathesia if taken every day, according to my Psychiatrist, but by only taking it every 4 days, I really don't have much problem with akathesia, and it saves me a lot of money. I much prefer it to Lithium, which turned me into a drooling zombie.Read More Read Less

I got horrible headaches, that wouldn't go away regardless of what I took. For me it seemed to make the depression worse and I was more easily agitated. I stopped taking it.

This medicine has changed my life. I had no idea the depression I was in for years. I really feel better. I have been on it for about 3 weeks now. Just give it time. I was scared to use it at first, but kick myself for just letting it sit there for awhile, and not trying it. It's a little hard to get insurance to pay for it, but they will eventually. No weight gain, no nothing else, except some slight insomnia. It gives me a lot of energy and clear thinking at 3mg. I take it first thing in the morning. I hope this helps...try it!Read More Read Less

I was prescribed this for bipolar 2, mainly depression. It has given me a good level of mental energy for the first time ever (but not wired, like a stimulant), I suddenly have no problem motivating myself to do the things I want to do, I don’t have the urge to overeat, and I am a happier, more cheerful person. I have had none of the extra pyramidal or cognitive side effects, but it did make me a little bit hypomanic at first and has made my sleep very fragmented, so I have had to take Saphris some nights to bring me down and help me sleep.Read More Read Less

Hands down the best med I have been on for bi polar. Has helped immensely with hallucinations and keeping my mind clear and energy up.

Hands down the best med I have been on for bi polar. Has helped immensely with hallucinations and keeping my mind clear and energy up.

I have been one this medicine for a year. I currently am on 6mg. I cannot sleep, I am not hungry, no interest in sex, I feel basically numb to everything enjoyable. But, I do not want to die or feel suicidal. I have to take restoril and trazadone to sleep. The cost of the drug is so expensive that I am afraid to stop taking as I may not be able to afford it later if I need it. Bipolar with mixed episodes is miserable. I have been on every antipscyhotic made. I do do not know what to do.

I month terrible Akathisia, with a smothered feeling and pacing non stop, 6 weeks of 1 hour sleep a night, definitely not close to being the right med for me.i should never had been given it as in neither bipolar or schizophrenic..

disabling akathisia and insomnia. also rashes snd nausea. worst med ive ever been on

it worked wonders for my mood, but the side effects will probably bring me ptsd. Ridiculous akathesia and hardly any sleep for two week plus nausea, vomiting, double vision, constipation, hallucinations, etc. This med did cause a break down and should be made unavailiable

I love this drug. I feel like it has cured me from bipolar 1. It doesn’t make me sleepy either.

once I started taking vraylar I noticed a big ups gift in my mood, decrease in suicidal thoughts, and an overall more positive headspace. the issue I do have is with the side effects. I struggle immensely to get out of bed in the morning, my brain fog disrupts my daily life, and the tremors are out of control especially if I become anxious. I started with the 1.5, then the 3, then the 6 (at which I could barely stay awake throughout the day), and then back to the 3 which I�¢����m currently taking. Read More Read Less

Added to my Lithium and Prazosin. Trying to reduce my lithium intake with doctor, as many side effects. Also experimenting with BCD oil at this time, though I feel Vraylar may be blocking it's effects. Overall, I'm happy with Vraylar. I do have some dizziness, hand trembling, and blurred vision. I'm not sure what meds are causing this, and I've recently discovered I have cataracts.

Iâ??ve been on the 1.5 mg dosage for over a week as soon as I take it Iâ??m asleep. I havenâ??t had trouble waking up but have been very drowsy all day long. I had pain in my bottom teeth the first week, drooling while asleep, blurry vision and forgetting simple things like the names of objects. Week 2 no tooth pain but headache and chest discomfort and shakes started near the end of week one. It has helped my depression somewhat but Iâ??m hyperactive still with racing thoughts and zoned out a few time at workRead More Read Less

It gave me headaches, nausea and I was so tired I was in bed for 4 weeks. I went back on my old medicine.

If I could give this medication negative Stars I would. My husband took this medicine for 3 days. It experienced multiple negative side effects. Initially he had major lack of sleep. He was agitated he said he was angry and did not know why. The medication has a long half-life so when you stop taking it takes a long time to get out of your system. He is not a diabetic. That went into the hospital with a blood sugar of 1200. Is sodium level dropped to a level where you could have seizures.his potassium level Rose to the level where you can have a heart attack. All of the doctors believe this is due to the medication. In a nutshell this medicine could have killed himRead More Read Less