Bipolar Disorder Support Group

Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

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vraylar?

mary1145
mary1145

has anyone tried the new med for bipolar, vraylar? im thinking on giving it a try.

Thor2008
Thor2008
My same question from last week. Got zero answers.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
I've not tried it.... I've just been put on Latuda for the first time this week.... I'm having a daily headache though....sigh

He's not taken me off any of my other meds though so I'm on too much.....bloody hell....xo
bywena
bywena
1 side effect causes insomnia why i did not want it would been a disaster
Thor2008
Thor2008
So that might make sense. I was on Vyvlar for about a week and then stopped sleeping. After four full days without sleep, I starting going psychotic with seeing things and becoming suicidal.

SunCloud - take it with lots of water and food. Had the same issue. Taking that on an empty stomach will tear you up.
Heismercy
Heismercy
It worked for me. I’m 50 and have not had a full blown manic episode in 20 years. However, I could feel one coming on recently- racing thoughts, no sleeping, etc. enough to act on it. It worked. But I gained 10 pounds rapidly. I can’t speak of severe mania and it’s effectiveness. But mild, I was impressed. Worked fast too.
ladybugluvs
ladybugluvs
I asked my PDOC about vraylar he refused to put me on it because it has made most of his patients hyper which leads to insomnia of some sort...
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