Read the manufacturer’s Product Insert leaflet that comes with the medication before using it. Remember that not all possible side effects can be listed here. If you experience any of these or any other unexpected side effects, seek medical attention from your prescribing physician.

Cariprazine may cause some of the following less serious side effects:

• Extreme tiredness; difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
• Restlessness; anxiety; agitation
• Dizziness; feeling unsteady; having trouble keeping your balance
• Increased appetite; weight gain; constipation; indigestion or nausea
• Increased saliva; drooling
• Blurred vision.

If these symptoms persist or worsen, report them to a doctor or pharmacist.

Some side effects can be severe. If you experience any symptoms of an allergic reaction, such as a rash, itching, hives, or swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, or eyes, go immediately to an emergency healthcare facility and tell them you are taking Cariprazine. 

Other symptoms that should be reported to a doctor immediately are seizures, fever, sweating, confusion, fast breathing, fast or irregular heartbeat, or suicidal thoughts.

Vraylar is a dopamine and serotonin partial agonist that has been approved for the treatment of schizophrenia. It is also prescribed for the treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar I disorder (manic or mixed episodes in adults.)

Vraylar is also approved as an add-on treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD), along with antidepressant adjuncts and atypical antipsychotics.