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Iloperidone and Anxiety: What Users Say

Brand names: Fanapt

Anxiety: mentioned by 3 users (7.3%)

Based on user experiences from 41 Iloperidone reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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weight gain 14.6%
drowsiness 12.2%
hallucinations 9.8%
tiredness 9.8%
anxiety 7.3%
restlessness 7.3%
tremors 7.3%

Reviews for Iloperidone

Showing 3 reviews tagged with "anxiety". Clear filters to view all 41 reviews.
Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Anonymous
  • February 5, 2012

Iloperidone for Bipolar Disorder "Fanapt was the third medication I tried to treat mood swings associated with bipolar disorder. It has worked wonders for me! It decreased my emotional reactivity so that I am able to perform well at work. I have less anxiety, and my hypomanic episodes are not only fewer, but also less intense. I really wish that it was less expensive, though. My insurance will not cover it, and even if it did, it is so expensive that it would consume more than half of my annual benefit allotment. I hope I can find a way to continue taking it. It has made such a difference for me."

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  • bud...
  • December 12, 2014

Iloperidone for Bipolar Disorder "At first, I thought it was helpful because I want to remain open and optimistic. I do think the medication helped with some anxiety. The side effects for me were so negative. It became very clear once off the Fanapt how the side effects were adversely impacting me. I had severe joint and muscle pain as a result of taking Fanapt. I can deal with a little anxiety. My other medications take care of that: Lamictal and Topamax. Fanapt side effects outweigh the benefits for me. Yoga and breathing exercises and mindful meditation. Also, the restlessness and dry nasal passageways, and feeling that I had to constantly move and shuffle my feet, as well as the long-term possible tardive dyskinesia."

1 / 10
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  • Gus...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • February 27, 2016

For Bipolar Disorder "Bipolar depression diagnosed and have tried Abilify, Geodon, Risperdal. All made me uneasy inside. Like I couldn't stop moving or like I needed to because my mind kept telling me to. I just couldn't sit still, watch TV, or worst part, I couldn't sit through Sunday Mass. Doctor put me on 2 mg of Fanapt, and it's like I should've been on it all along. I can do all the stuff I want to do and not slip so deep into a depression. Also, he gave me a voucher that pays $200.00 per prescription, so my copay is exactly $4.65. It's also good for a whole year. I was paying $50 on all the other stuff."

10 / 10
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