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Old Mar 11, 2025, 05:50 PM
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How long does Vraylar take to kick in?

First week

Although Vraylar won’t reach its full effectiveness for a few weeks, patients may notice improvement in symptoms of mania, psychosis, and depression within the first week of treatment, says Sid Khurana, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist and medical director of outpatient services at Nevada Mental Health in Las Vegas.

Side effects may also begin to develop within the first week or two of taking Vraylar. Dr. Khurana says initial side effects may include:

Restlessness
Stiffness
Tremors
Nausea
Tiredness
Occasional vomiting
First month

Symptoms of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or depression should gradually improve over the first month on Vraylar. “Some of the side effects that appear in the first week might get better by now, or some of them might get worse as the levels of the medicine in the body increase over time,” Dr. Khurana explains.

The most common side effects of Vraylar are:

Trouble sleeping
Extrapyramidal symptoms (e.g., tremors, shaking, involuntary movements, drooling)
An uncontrollable urge to move (akathisia)
Nausea and vomiting
Constipation
Fatigue
Muscle stiffness
Restlessness
Dizziness
Indigestion
Blurred vision
Increased blood pressure
Back pain
Weight gain
Increased heart rate
Dry mouth
Even common side effects can be very unpleasant. Discuss severe or worsening side effects with your healthcare provider. They may be able to adjust the dose of Vraylar or suggest supplementary medications to help manage side effects.
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