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What Are 6 Vraylar Side Effects You Need To Be Aware Of

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What are Vraylar side effects you need to be aware of Key PointsVraylar cariprazine is a oncedaily oral medication that may be used to treat bipolar disorder depression or schizophrenia Vraylar is not approved for use in older adults with dementiarelated psychosisCommon side effects of Vraylar include movement disorders extrapyramidal symptoms stomach problems such as indigestion nausea vomiting or constipation sleep problems such as drowsiness dizziness feeling sleepy all the time fatigue or trouble sleeping and increased appetite and weight gain For most people these side effects lessen or go away after a few weeks of treatmentMore serious side effects with Vraylar are less common or rare but include a risk that Vraylar may disrupt your bodys core temperature which may cause you to overheat or become dehydrated more easily and an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and actions particularly in young adultsWhat is Vraylar used to treatVraylar cariprazine is an atypical antipsychotic that may be used to treat certain types of bipolar I disorder major depressive disorder MDD and schizophrenia Vraylar comes as a capsule that is taken once a day side effects of Vraylar and how to manage themLets look at side effects of Vraylar cariprazine that you need to be aware of Some are common and others are rare Most common side effects are shortterm and only last a few days or weeks Well offer tips on how you can recognize and manage these side effects so you can stay on treatment and live your life Movement problems extrapyramidal symptomsMovement problems with atypical antipsychotics such as Vraylar are common even though traditional antipsychotics such as haloperidol have a higher risk of causing them Movement problems are also called extrapyramidal symptoms and you might find yourself walking slower have a shuffling gait or have difficulty getting out of a chair Tremors and other involuntary muscle contractions or spasms can also occur and your muscles might feel rigid or your face may develop a masklike appearanceOther common movement problems reported with Vraylar include akathisia the inability to remain still restlessness needing to move around and tardive dyskinesia uncontrollable jerky movements of the face or body such as tongue thrusting rapid blinking or arm waving Some of these movement disorders may be irreversible or may occur after stopping treatmentUp to of people taking Vraylar report uncontrolled or changed body movementsTips for managing movement disordersTell your healthcare provider right away if you develop any movements that you cannot control in your face tongue or other parts of your body Some of these may occur after several weeks of treatment or after stopping treatment Certain types of movement disorders experienced with Vraylar may not go away even if you stop treatmentSometimes adjusting the dose of medication adding in another type of medication or switching to another antipsychotic can help Stomach problemsStomach abdominal side effects with antipsychotics such as Vraylar are common and wellknown but are usually mild and clear up in a few weeks They occur because Vraylar affects neurotransmitters in the gastrointestinal tract as well as in the brain The most common stomachrelated side effect with Vraylar is nausea and constipation and these occur in up to of people Others include indigestion vomiting abdominal pain diarrhea toothache and dry mouth Stomach side effects tend to occur at the beginning of treatment and when your dose is increased too quickly Because of this your healthcare provider will slowly increase your dose until you reach your normal dose You can take Vraylar with or without foodThe good news is that for most people these side effects are mild temporary and will not interfere with longterm treatment They typically subside within a few weeks of starting treatmentTips for managing stomach side effectsTaking Vraylar with food can often help with nausea or vomiting as can ginger or peppermint teas Other tips that may help manage nausea vomiting or diarrhea includeEating more slowlyConsuming smaller mealsSelecting more bland lowfat foods like crackers pasta bread toast and riceAvoiding greasy fried or spicy foodsDrinking plenty of fluids including water electrolytes or teaEating foods that contain water like soup or gelatinNot lying down after eatingGoing outside for fresh air or doing some exercise soon after eatingIf you get constipated eat more vegetables and whole grains to get more fiber into your diet and drink plenty of water Regular exercise also helpsIf Vraylar gives you a dry mouth chew sugarfree gum or suck on sugarfree sweets and brush your teeth twice a day to prevent tooth decay Ask your pharmacist for a dry mouth gel and use a lip balm if you

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