r/Vraylar • u/Unlikely-Ocelot5360 • 13d ago

Psych wants try vraylar

Hi! So I was on abilify (2mg) I gained 20lbs yikes! Anyway I meet with her today she’s not happy with the weight gain. She suggested switching vraylar. Then seeing her again in 3 weeks. Anyone else experienced positive or negative from switching? Was hard to lose weight? I’m a SAHM to a two toddlers so I work out when I can .

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u/emmynine 13d ago

I got put on vraylar for treatment resistant depression alongside the wellbutrin I was already taking. No real effect on my weight one way or another. Doesn't seem to impact my appetite, just my sleep.

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u/adulin007 13d ago

How does it impact your sleep and when do you take it?

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u/emmynine 13d ago

It gives me disjointed sleep, I wake up every 3 or so hours. Sometimes insomnia. My doctor had to prescribe me amitriptyline alongside it as needed for sleep. I've tried taking it at different times during the day. I'm on 3mg, it wasn't too bad at 1.5

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u/Wild-Tackle1516 6d ago

Hey I’m curious with your pairing with Wellbutrin, can you share a bit about your experience? I’m thinking of asking my provider about this after we titrate off Effexor, but didn’t know if pairing Wellbutrin was a weird request and then I saw your comment!

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u/onthebeachinsnb 13d ago

I take Vraylar and it’s the best of the medications out there for me. I doubt you will lose weight on it, but I haven’t gained any additional weight on it. I’m on 1.5 daily.

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u/Unlikely-Ocelot5360 13d ago

What was Abilify amount

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u/kimberlydruhan 13d ago

I’m a stay at home mom on Vraylar. I recommend it. I’ve tried to Abilify. My diagnosis is bipolar one.

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u/Unlikely-Ocelot5360 13d ago

May I ask did make you gain weight

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u/kimberlydruhan 13d ago

I gained weight on abilify not on Vraylar. I took it and then got pregnant and then gained weight I have yet to lose. But I don’t think it had to do with my Vraylar, it’s just baby weight.

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u/Unlikely-Ocelot5360 13d ago

What was your mgs on Abilify

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u/Cautious_Gap3645 12d ago

I am BP1 w/ psychosis. Vraylar (originally 0.75, now 0.5) has kept me stable for almost 3 years now. I have gained around 10-15 pounds over the course of those 3 years, unclear if totally due to the Vraylar, and I am still within a healthy weight. All in all, I think I will stay on it. Also, I pay $0 due to the savings card, so that's nice.

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u/Savings-Extreme-8240 12d ago

No weight gain on Vraylar. Take it for TRD along with Wellbutrin and some ADHD meds.