Cariprazine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

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

Vraylar (cariprazine) 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."

• Fsp
• June 22, 2019

Vraylar (cariprazine) 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!"

• pujie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 21, 2023

Vraylar (cariprazine) for Major Depressive Disorder "This is literally the WORST antidepressant I have ever been prescribed. I've been on it for less than 48 hrs, though I have been experiencing pretty bad side effects. Side Effects: dry mouth, jittery/can't sit still, drowsy all day, scratchy throat, almost feel like I'm high, and I feel just feel weird overall. I am also on lamictal, which I've been on for 12 years as well as prozac."

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

Vraylar (cariprazine) 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."

• Wildc...
• October 2, 2018

Vraylar (cariprazine) 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

Vraylar (cariprazine) 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."

• 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."

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

Vraylar (cariprazine) 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

Vraylar (cariprazine) 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!!!"

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

Vraylar (cariprazine) 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."

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

Vraylar (cariprazine) 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"

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

Vraylar (cariprazine) "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."

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

Vraylar (cariprazine) 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."

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

Vraylar (cariprazine) 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."

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

Vraylar (cariprazine) 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."

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

Vraylar (cariprazine) 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

Vraylar (cariprazine) 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."

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

Vraylar (cariprazine) 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"

• Dee
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 24, 2024

Vraylar (cariprazine) for Major Depressive Disorder "I have not had any major depression since about 2 weeks on Vraylar. I have not had any side effects. The only problem is my pharmacy doesn’t keep it on the shelf, so they have to order after the prescription is put in. Occasionally, I have to wait for the medication to arrive and then miss a day or two of medication."

• 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"

• ThePl...
• January 7, 2017

Vraylar (cariprazine) 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."

• 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."

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

Vraylar (cariprazine) 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!!!"

• 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."

• 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!!!"