Cariprazine for Schizophrenia User Reviews (Page 2)

• Dia...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 28, 2020

Cariprazine "People who experience insomnia on this medication have to take it at nighttime. That’s how I switch the time I take it depending on the drug. I switched from Abilify in the morning to Vraylar at night. I have no side effects and will see if I can lose weight on it. Abilify was terrible at gaining weight."

• Cur...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 6, 2020

Cariprazine "Well, Vraylar was another attempt at treating my auditory hallucinations. I’ve tried a lot of different meds, and Vraylar seemed to be the best one I’ve tried so far. I had minimal side effects (some weight gain, sweating), but after a few years, it seems my body has built a tolerance to it. I’m at the point where my current dose isn’t enough anymore, but the next higher dose causes extreme side effects. I guess it’s time for another new medication."

• jim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 6, 2016

Cariprazine "Works well on all symptoms. Treats cognitive symptoms better than other meds. Does not make my mouth twitch like some meds. No sedation at all. No sexual side effects at all. Only noticeable side effect is a disturbing mental state when going to bed at night. The only other drawback is that it is not yet available in generic."

• cru...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 29, 2016

Cariprazine "Vraylar worked the very first time, where it helped with increased motivation and willingness to attend drop-in centers. After 3-4 weeks, developed increasing akathisia that a new doctor pulled him out and gave him Seroquel - that was a horrific move! He slept 90% of the 2 days he was on. So after a few days, we brought him back to Vraylar on an every other day basis. The results from the first trial were not the same the second time around. He's back on it now every day, and his restlessness is progressively getting worse and his akathisia is bad. So we don't know if it's because of the Seroquel break that took away the efficacy or if it lost its magic - we don't know. All we know is that my son is very restless and now very unhappy."

• Lol...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 15, 2019

Cariprazine "The medication did take away the hallucinations, but I have become anxious. I get leg cramps, weight gain, severe neck and headaches, fatigue that are so bad. I’ve been on it for 17 days. I’m definitely getting off Vraylar."

• cub...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 5, 2018

Cariprazine "I am taking this medication in combination with Latuda for schizoaffective disorder. I have previously tried so many medications of the antipsychotic and antidepressant classes without much success due to intolerable side effects and ineffectiveness. This is the best thing I have ever tried as far as mood improvement and cognitive enhancing effects. I have tried this medication alone in the past, and it caused insomnia, and wasn't effective for psychosis at the 3 mg dose. In combination with Latuda, this is not a problem. As of writing this review, I am at week 1.5, and it is really starting to kick in, feeling a bit better each day. Never give up. Current medications are (daily): Latuda 60 mg, Vraylar 3 mg, Gabapentin 1500 mg, Trihexyphenidyl 5 mg, Fluoxetine 2.5 mg, Divalproex 1000 mg."

• Obe...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 24, 2019

Cariprazine "I have schizoaffective disorder, which is basically schizophrenia coupled with bipolar disorder. I've been on Vraylar for a while, and it hasn't done anything. My moods are still wacky, and I still hallucinate, have delusions, sometimes, I get some kind of catatonic state going on. About 4 months of it, and nothing has changed."

• Che...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 30, 2021

Cariprazine "I was put on 1.5 mg Vraylar for anxiety. The anxiety stopped immediately! I have more energy and no longer have to coach myself to go places. But... my LDL cholesterol went up, along with my weight. So, unfortunately, I have to discontinue this fabulous med."

• Boo...
• October 16, 2018

Cariprazine "I sleep well. I think better. I just can’t believe it’s so expensive. I am completely disabled. I make $600 a month. I have other meds that I have to have. They run at $200 a month. I have to eat and live. I also have a car which I acquired while I work. Thanks for your time. Please help."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 26, 2021

Cariprazine "I have auditory hallucinations and changed from Zyprexa to Vraylar because I was so tired of the weight gain. I gained 20 lbs. I experienced restlessness, anxiety, upset stomach, insomnia, and so much more. I actually had chest pain and went to the emergency room, and they did a CAT scan and two EKGs and found out it was anxiety! I have never in my life had anxiety that was so bad that I had shortness of breath and chest pain. I had sharp pains in my chest. The anxiety was so bad for me that I had chest pains and thought I was having a heart attack. The shortness of breath was so terrible throughout the day that I could barely finish tasks or chores. I know everyone is different, and I wish this med could work for me because it did take away the auditory hallucinations. It made me so bloated, and I barely ate. I had leg and back pain. I didn’t want to move but felt so restless. I could hardly sleep. I was on the lowest dose. Good luck to everyone that tries it. I hope it works for you. But it's not for me!"

• coz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 18, 2018

Cariprazine "I rarely experience side effects from medications. I was only able to take 1.5 mg of Vraylar for 3 days (nights) because it caused horrible nausea. About 3-4 hours after taking it the first night, I was nauseous, then gagging, then vomiting. Throughout the day, I felt nausea, which lifted slightly around 11 pm, only to return a few hours after I took the next dose at 12 am. Tonight I didn't take it, I'm done, but still feeling slightly nauseous, and now I'm looking at the half-life of this drug (2-4 days!). It could be 2-3 weeks before I feel physically well again. Now I'm looking at the next medication I'm supposed to try, scared to death because of these side effects."

• Ros...
• July 16, 2017

Cariprazine "So this stuff works, but beware, if you have sleeping issues, I promise you it will only make it worse. And if you decide to stop taking these meds, please, I beg you, go to the doc so they can help lower your doses bit by bit safely."

• She...
• October 12, 2021

Cariprazine "My son is on Vraylar for schizophrenia. It seems to help him with his seizures. He used to take medical marijuana when he went out places. Now he just takes Vraylar, it seems to help. No more seizures, but it doesn't seem to help with his voices. Since we went up to 4.5 mg, he started washing his hands constantly. Now he is on 6 mg. He was better on 3.5 mg. He also seems distracted from the voices. I think he was better on the lower dose at 3.5 mg."

• JTW...
• January 8, 2018

Cariprazine "Vraylar has helped me a great deal. I feel it has lessened my symptoms. They are still present, but I am not as overwhelmed with fear to the extent I used to be. I highly recommend this drug. Downside, it is extremely expensive. Try to get assistance from Allergan."

• Hae...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 20, 2018

Cariprazine "I've only been on Vraylar for two weeks, and it's returned me to better cognition and a positive mood. The only side effects I've experienced are a little trouble staying asleep for long and an insatiable appetite. I gained 8 lbs in a month (but I was in the hospital at the time and ate a lot of their food because it's better food than I get at home). I still have voices, but my delusional symptoms have been greatly attenuated."

• JTW...
• June 9, 2018

Cariprazine "I believe Vraylar has saved my life. However, I take the following medications as well: Zoloft, Seroquel, Lithium, Ativan, Restoril, and Ritalin. My biggest complaint is emotional numbness. Don't get me wrong, it's better than crying constantly and having severe paranoia, but it's a hard way to live. I cannot feel emotions. There's a numbness, I CANNOT cry. It's like I'm detached from my own brain. With that said, I still feel the upside outweighs the downside as I am still breathing."

• Amy...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 1, 2021

Cariprazine "I have been taking Vraylar for over six months now. My anxiety levels went way down. Also, I definitely have had less paranoia and overthinking problems. Vraylar has helped with my thought processes. However, I have had trouble staying asleep on it. I am able to fall asleep but cannot stay asleep past about 2 hours at a time. My sleep has been very interrupted on Vraylar. In addition, I have gained over 30 pounds on this medicine. I have very recently decided to go off of Vraylar because of the sleep problems and weight gain. I wish I hadn't experienced these side effects because it has helped me think more clearly and be able to function without overanalyzing everything."

• Sta...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 17, 2018

Cariprazine "I feel like my old self! I am doing creative things like beadwork and enjoy learning again, like studying Spanish. Getting things done around the house. I have been stable on Geodon for 16 years, but was having dyskinesia. My only problem with Vraylar is the horrible insomnia. I am wondering if it will get better. A bit of nausea, but need to eat well is all. Overall, I am grateful for it."

• Swe...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 22, 2019

"My experience with Vraylar has been a blessing. I've had a job for a record of 6 months. I'm more compassionate and considerate without any feelings of resentment. I'm even wanting to go to college still. It's so wonderful to be able to process things so normally on Vraylar. There's been some side effects like headaches and others from allergies. Now, thanks to Claritin, no supplements, and less meds, no more headaches. I also learned all psychiatric medications and supplements mess with neurotransmitters on some level. What's worse is they can also overlap in the targeting of those neurotransmitters, causing undesired side effects. That's why I'm doing optimally well with only 2 medications: Vraylar and Prozac. A perfect combo that makes my life so easy. I'm normal."

• Mis...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 15, 2021

"Cariprazine really changed my life, I was really bad before trying this med. I spent a lot of time inside a lot of hospitals, till finally I got cariprazine. My cognition improved so much, my negative symptoms decreased, and I don't have paranoia anymore. I still feel not so good sometimes, but I think I will feel better with more time or if my doc increases the dose. You all schizophrenics, don't lose hope!"

• Igo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 12, 2019

"I was taking cariprazine for 3 weeks at 1.5 mg. It was fine. I felt less depressed. Then my doctor raised it to 3 mg, and after 3 days of this dosage, I felt terrible restlessness during the day. I stopped it, and restlessness went away after 2-3 days. Now I'm again on 1.5 mg, but I am not sure if this medication is right for me. In the hospital, they diagnosed me with schizophrenia, but I am not sure if this is right."

• And...
• February 26, 2021

"This is the second day I'm taking cariprazine, and I think I'm lucky that here in Italy I have all free medications, because the price of a pack of 30 pills (1.5 mg) is 67 euros. I couldn't afford this. I am taking this drug for my dissociative identity disorder (my alters have another mental illness like schizotypal, paranoid, narcissistic, borderline, major depression, and schizophrenia. All of them are diagnosed). I was passing by all the negative symptoms of schizophrenia, like emotional flattening. With this drug, I am developing the need to be around people. Yesterday, I was so confused and sleepy, but at the moment, I feel kinda well. I don't have insomnia, and I slept very well without waking up for the first time. I also have sexsomnia, but I don't have enough information about the effects on this right now. I feel more active, and I think this is good because I used to stay in bed all day. By the way, my hallucinations don't seem to go away."

• Re-...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 6, 2024

Cariprazine "I tried Seroquel at initially 100 mg once a day. Felt better for the first week, but after that it stopped working, it wasn't effective. I am trying Vraylar. I started at 1.5 mg, but too weak, so my doc bumped it up to 3 mg, where I am on for close to a week. I'm hoping it starts helping. I can feel it very little effect, though for right now I'm hoping this will work. Will give it time and see. I'm hoping for the best. Let's see."

• Joh...
• July 5, 2022

"Tried everything under the sun for schizoaffective disorder and had side effects. If you haven’t tried this drug, I highly recommend it, it has cured my depression with no side effects. Thank you, Reagila ❤️. You saved my life."

• Gho...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 21, 2020

"After I tried out this 'new' medicine, cariprazine, I don't feel well at all. 1.5 mg normal side effects, but on 3 mg, horrible restless legs and problems with sleep at night, still after 3 weeks. Normally, I slept good after a small dose of Mirtazapine, with this substance, impossible. Down to 1.5 mg, better, but side effects still made and bad compliance. Bad experience with other new neuroleptics. Without, I feel better to start a day at all."