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Can Ingrezza capsules be opened?

Medically reviewed by Leigh Ann Anderson, PharmD. Last updated on Oct 23, 2024.

Official Answer by Drugs.com

Ingrezza Sprinkle capsules can be opened and sprinkled on soft food, such as applesauce, yogurt or pudding before swallowing. Do not chew the granules before swallowing. If you use the regular Ingrezza capsule that is swallowed and not sprinkled, do not open, cut, crush or split the capsule without your doctor’s advice.

To take Ingrezza Sprinkle Capsules:

Your pharmacist or doctor can provide you with detailed written instructions on how to take Ingrezza Sprinkle. If you have questions on how to take your Ingrezza, check with your pharmacist.

Your doctor will tell you how much Ingrezza or Ingrezza Sprinkle to take and when to take it. Your dose will be slowly increased to help lessen side effects and evaluate your response. Do not stop taking this medicine without first speaking to your doctor.

If you are having trouble swallowing the your medicine (either the Ingrezza capsule or the Ingrezza Sprinkle cpasule granules) contact your healthcare provider.

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What is Ingrezza used for?

Ingrezza is swallowed by mouth once a day with or without food. It is available as a 40 mg, 60 mg and 80 mg capsules. Your doctor will determine your specific dose. Do not stop taking your medicine without speaking with your healthcare provider first.

Ingrezza Sprinkle capsules were approved by the FDA on April 30, 2024. Ingrezza capsules were approved by the FDA on April 11, 2017.

This is not all the information you need to know about Ingrezza (valbenazine) capsules and Ingrezza Sprinkle capsules for safe and effective use and does not take the place of your doctor's instructions. Review the full patient information and discuss any questions you have with your doctor or other health care provider.

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Does Ingrezza cause weight gain?

Weight gain has been reported in a 6-week clinical study with Ingrezza, but it is not a common side effect. Of 151 patients taking either the 40 mg/day or 80 mg/day dose, 3 patients had weight gain (2%) compared to zero patients (0%) in the placebo (inactive treatment) group. Continue reading

Ingrezza mechanism of action: How does it work?

Experts aren’t sure exactly how Ingrezza works but suggest it blocks a protein transporter called vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2), which is responsible for regulating the uptake of neurotransmitters such as dopamine. The abnormal functioning of dopamine is thought to be a cause of tardive dyskinesia (TD) and chorea associated with Huntington's disease (HD). By blocking VMAT2, Ingrezza reduces the uptake of dopamine, causing a decrease in symptoms of TD and chorea. Continue reading

What condition is Ingrezza used to treat?

Ingrezza (valbenazine) capsules and Ingrezza Sprinkle capsules are approved for the treatment of adults with tardive dyskinesia and with chorea associated with Huntington's disease (HD), two types of involuntary movement disorders. Ingrezza is a highly selective vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2) inhibitor. Continue reading

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