Cariprazine for Schizophrenia User Reviews (Page 3)

• pre...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 7, 2018

"I had such bad symptoms with voices and hallucinations that my doctor started me on Cariprazine at the dosage of 3 mg. I am now at 6 mg, and I can honestly say it is so peaceful to finally not hear a voice in my head or whispers in my ear. I finally have peace in my life, and I am so thankful for my doctor and the creator of Vraylar. I am in love with this medication. I have had no side effects other than being hungry, but that’s typical with any antipsychotic."

• Ano...
• 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."

• Ada...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 21, 2023

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."

• LPa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 25, 2020

Cariprazine "Vraylar did nothing to stop the voices from my schizoaffective disorder. Ativan, Klonopin, and Valium work better at stopping the voices. I would get off the Vraylar and find a doctor or someone else that prescribes benzodiazepines like the ones I listed in the second sentence. If you want your voices to be gone, get on a benzodiazepine immediately. It relaxes your mind and sometimes produces a euphoria. I have schizoaffective disorder."

• Mis...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 15, 2019

Cariprazine "My psychiatrist started me on 3 mg, 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."

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

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 Grim Reaper and thought people were out to get me."

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

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

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

Cariprazine "This drug slowly gave me psychosis, and my thought process has never been the same."

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

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

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

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."

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

Cariprazine "Paranoia significantly alleviated and mind activity controllable with medication."

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

Cariprazine "Vraylar makes me live a complete life without mental episodes."

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

Cariprazine "I've been on it for about a week, and I'm feeling much better. I have been on every med there is, and so far, this is working."

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

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."

• Pol...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 3, 2020

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."

• Bud...
• 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 it forever, worried about long-term side effects."

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

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

• Han...
• 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 an electric wire. I'm both tired and restless at the same time. Don't trust your doctor, this is good for you."

• Lor...
• November 8, 2018

Cariprazine "I don't like any drug that makes me sleep and doesn't help my symptoms."

• And...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 8, 2020

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

• Bm7...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 29, 2019

Cariprazine "I was on 1.5 mg 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."

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

Cariprazine "This medication causes suicides."

• Ted...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 5, 2025

Cariprazine "I'm only starting this medication. At 1.5 mg, the side effects are awful. I get excessive peeing, headache, restlessness, and insomnia, just to name a few."