Vraylar and Weight Gain: What Users Say (Page 3)

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• December 5, 2017

For Bipolar Disorder "I've been taking it for 2-3 months. I feel like myself again. I feel fantastic, friends and family notice. I have gained some weight, about 10-12 pounds. I'm exercising, though. Good thing I was small."

• Sha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 6, 2018

For Bipolar Disorder "I was up on this medication in September. I was 180 pounds. After 6 months, I put on 50 pounds. This medication worked great for my bipolar disorder. But the weight gain took a very big toll on my mental health and depression. I just went off and started a new medication in hopes of losing some of this weight I put on. It also made me EXTREMELY tired. I'm on 30 mg Adderall and come home from work every day to take a nap."

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• February 16, 2021

For Bipolar Disorder "I have taken Vraylar for a year. It has been great for me and has adjusted my mood so that I am not crying all the time. I don't have manic episodes anymore. I went through the agitation/insomnia days 1-14. Gained and cannot lose the 40 lbs. New doc who tells me I can take something else that will replace Vraylar and I can always go back on it if I need to, but I am ready to get this weight off, so I'm going to take the chance. The average weight gain was 2.2 lbs for a 6-week course, and I, of course, am above average, but even going to the gym has done absolutely nothing to get the weight off. But this medication has worked wonders for me and is the first bipolar medication I have ever taken, so I have to recommend it highly if you don't mind gaining a few - or several - extra pounds. Good luck to everyone! We are not alone."

• Dal...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 3, 2021

For Bipolar Disorder "I’ve been on Vraylar for about 6 weeks, and I’ve definitely noticed a difference. I started with 1.5 mg, then increased to 3 mg about two weeks ago. Not really any side effects that I’ve noticed-maybe slight weight gain, unfortunately. I’ve been on medications for Bipolar II that have made me feel like I was absolutely losing my mind, so Vraylar is a nice change. I take Vraylar along with 100 mg of Seroquel. I’d recommend this medication for Bipolar II."

• Mid...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 5, 2018

For Bipolar Disorder "I started taking Vraylar on July 17. I suffer from major depression, OCD, panic disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder. I felt emotionally regulated. However, I gained weight and experienced insomnia, which was already an issue for most of my life. I stopped the drug twice. My mood deteriorated and became more unregulated. I've been back on for 4 weeks. My mood has stabilized. The weight gain has been an atrocious side effect for me. I'm very petite, and gaining 12 lbs has been very physically uncomfortable. I eat well and am always on the move. I've also suffered from chronic diarrhea; however, I have IBS. I do feel the constant diarrhea that is now occurring is related to Vraylar."

• Bas...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 28, 2021

For Bipolar Disorder "2nd time on Vraylar. 1st time it saved my life. Doc took me off it despite it working wonderfully, due to weight gain. I have been on everything but nothing seems to work. I also have severe anxiety and insomnia. I take 10 mg of Valium 3 x day for the anxiety, but when my doc took me off the Vraylar, it made my anxiety unbearable at times. So I would 'smoke' to help. Now back on Vraylar, back up to 6 mg, no real side effects. The anxiety is gone, but I find I only need about 4 hours of sleep a night, even though I'd love a full 8. I'm definitely more 'activated' too, but it beats the depression I sunk into when taken off the Vraylar."

• Ste...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 4, 2022

For Bipolar Disorder "I’ve been on this medication for 4 months, it has helped with my depression. I experienced what can best be described as cognitive delays or brain fog, which allows me to deal with my emotions before exploding. This makes it easier to get along with the people around me. Unfortunately, it makes it difficult for me to do my job. Additionally, I also noticed an increase in my appetite, which has resulted in weight gain."

• Mis...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 16, 2019

For Bipolar Disorder "I gained 67 pounds over the course of 10 months at 4.5 mg-just beware of weight gain."

• tds...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 9, 2024

For Major Depressive Disorder "Good med. Helped relieve my depression, and I felt good on it, but it caused weight gain/increased appetite. That was the main drawback. 1.5 mg to 3 mg. Added to other depression meds."

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 4, 2019

For Bipolar Disorder "It's a great med, but I have put on almost 15 pounds on it."

• Dep...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 2, 2018

For Bipolar Disorder "Awesome. No more racing thoughts. Mania has slowed down, and no weight gain. However, I have samples. Don't know how I am going to afford it."

• Ano...
• July 16, 2025

For Bipolar Disorder "Weight gain, sight off blurry, up and down mood swings when confronted with stress."

• Bip...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 4, 2025

For Bipolar Disorder "Not good, gained a lot of weight! Uncontrollable eating! Only taking 3 mg."

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

For Schizophrenia "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."

• Kar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 3, 2024

For Bipolar Disorder "Seem to be much better than Abilify as long as there is no weight gain."

• cha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 31, 2023

For Bipolar Disorder "Vraylar did not help my bipolar symptoms at all and caused a massive weight gain."

• Inn...
• January 10, 2022

For Bipolar Disorder "I like this medicine, but the weight gain is not fun. Every winter I gain 28 pounds I lose in summertime. It's mostly water weight."