VRAYLAR is a prescription medicine used in adults: along with antidepressant medicines to treat major depressive disorder (MDD) for short-term (acute) treatment of manic or mixed episodes that happen with bipolar I disorder. to treat depressive episodes that happen with bipolar I (dipolar depression)

VRAYLAR works to help control the mood swings of bipolar I disorder in adults, providing full-spectrum relief for all bipolar I symptoms: bipolar I depression and acute manic or mixed episodes. Studies have shown VRAYLAR can: Improve overall depressive and manic symptoms*

Not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old. Hypersensitivity reactions have been reported. Vraylar should not be taken by people who are allergic to any ingredients in the product. Vraylar may potentially harm an unborn baby.

Vraylar has a longer half-life and stays in your body longer so missing a dose or taking your dose late may not be as much of a problem as with other antipsychotics. This longer time in your body helps to stabilize blood levels with once-daily dosing.

Lamotrigine. Lamotrigine (Lamictal) may be the most effective mood stabilizer for depression in bipolar disorder, but is not as helpful for mania. The starting dose of lamotrigine should be very low and increased very slowly over four weeks or more.

Effectiveness for manic or mixed episodes Vraylar was found to be effective for treating manic or mixed episodes of bipolar I disorder in three clinical trials that lasted 3 weeks.

Cariprazine is used to help treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia). Cariprazine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain.

Advantages with Vraylar Vraylar has a longer half-life and stays in your body longer so missing a dose or taking your dose late may not be as much of a problem as with other antipsychotics. This longer time in your body helps to stabilize blood levels with once-daily dosing.

What Is Mood-Stabilizing Medication?

• Carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Epitol, Equetro, Tegretol)
• Divalproex sodium (Depakote)
• Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
• Lithium.
• Valproic acid (Depakene)

Brand-name vs. Vraylar is only available as a brand-name drug. It doesn't come in a generic version. A generic drug is an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication. Generics tend to cost less than brand-name drugs.

Within the first 1-2 weeks hallucinations, disorganized thinking and delusions may improve. After 1-2 weeks patients may feel more motivated and have a greater desire to be around other people.

Advantages with Vraylar Vraylar has a longer half-life and stays in your body longer so missing a dose or taking your dose late may not be as much of a problem as with other antipsychotics. This longer time in your body helps to stabilize blood levels with once-daily dosing.