Vraylar withdrawal: What to expect when stopping the drug
In this informative article about Vraylar, Dr. Howard Weeks shares what happens when patients stop taking the medication / what to expect.
Vraylar (cariprazine) is a brand-name prescription drug used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It is also sometimes used with antidepressants for major depressive disorder. Vraylar is not intended to treat dementia-related psychosis in older adult patients as it may cause an increased risk of death.
This drug is part of a class of medications called second-generation, or atypical, antipsychotics. Vraylar reduces symptoms of mental health conditions by balancing levels of serotonin and dopamine—the brain chemicals responsible for mood. Although actual drug withdrawal is not a known issue with this medication, abruptly stopping Vraylar may still cause issues, namely a relapse.