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How does
VRAYLAR work?

VRAYLAR is a once-daily capsule that helps manage chemicals in the brain such as serotonin and dopamine that control your mood.

The exact way VRAYLAR works is unknown.

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How do I take VRAYLAR?

Treatments like VRAYLAR start working gradually. Every patient is different. So, it’s important to talk to your healthcare provider about how VRAYLAR is working for you.

Things to keep in mind when taking VRAYLAR

Take VRAYLAR® (cariprazine) once a day.

Take Once a Day

It’s important that you take your prescribed dose of VRAYLAR as directed, even if you start to feel better.

Take VRAYLAR® (cariprazine) by mouth.

Take by Mouth

Do not stop taking VRAYLAR or change how much you take without checking with your healthcare provider first.

Take VRAYLAR® (cariprazine) with or without food.

With or Without Food

Take VRAYLAR once a day, with or without food.

Will VRAYLAR cause weight gain?

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Most people taking VRAYLAR saw no substantial impact on weight.§

In VRAYLAR clinical trials, weight change reported was ≤1.5 lb.

Weight gain may occur. You and your doctor should monitor your weight regularly.

Average weight change in 6- and 8-week bipolar I depression studies:

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Average weight change in 3-week bipolar I mania studies:

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§In clinical studies, 99% of patients in 3-week bipolar mania trials and 97% of patients in 6- and 8-week bipolar depression trials saw no substantial impact on weight (defined as ≥7% change).


Can I anticipate any sexual side effects when using VRAYLAR?

In bipolar I depression clinical studies, less than 1% of patients
taking VRAYLAR reported sexual side effects.

Most common sexual adverse reactions across clinical studies.

 

Placebo

(n=468)

VRAYLAR
1.5 mg/day
(n=470)

 

VRAYLAR
3 mg/day
(n=469)

Abnormal Orgasm

0%

0%

 

0.4%

Decreased Sex Drive

0%

0.2%

 

0%

Erectile Dysfunction

0%

0.6%

 

0.9%

Delayed Ejaculation

0%

0%

 

0%

These adverse events were self-reported by patients.

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