Rexulti (generic name: brexpiprazole) is an oral atypical antipsychotic approved for 3 uses: to treat adults and children 13 years and older with schizophrenia, to treat adults as an add-on therapy to an antidepressant for major depressive disorder (MDD), and to treat agitation associated with dementia due to ...

Rexulti comes as tablets that you swallow. It's available in the following strengths: 0.25 milligrams (mg), 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 2 mg, 3 mg, and 4 mg. Keep reading for information on the dosage of Rexulti, including its form, strengths, and how to take the drug.

Rexulti, like other drugs used to treat depression, can increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in people ages 24 years and younger. If you're in this age group and you're using Rexulti, your doctor will monitor you closely.

Some people taking REXULTI have had strong unusual urges, to gamble and gambling that cannot be controlled (compulsive gambling). Other compulsive urges include sexual urges, shopping, and eating or binge eating.

It's possible that Rexulti may make you feel tired. In studies, fatigue (lack of energy) and drowsiness were reported by people taking Rexulti to treat depression. Keep in mind that for depression, Rexulti is prescribed along with antidepressant medication. Tiredness is a side effect of antidepressants as well.

Rexulti has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 130 reviews for the treatment of Depression. 57% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 25% reported a negative experience.

Rexulti 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.

In Rexulti studies, some people started to see results 1 or 2 weeks after starting treatment, but the best results were seen at the end of 6 weeks in depression and schizophrenia studies. In patients with agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer's disease, significant results were seen in 12 weeks.

Let's start with your insurance. The list price, also known as the Wholesale Acquisition Cost (WAC), of REXULTI is $1,419 per month,* but most patients pay less with their prescription drug plan.