User Reviews for Caplyta oral

The worse medicine i have ever taken. i have been on it for 1 week, and cant sleep, severe neck pain, dry mouth, nausea. i will not be taking it anymore

This medication is horrible prescribed off label for insomnia instead of quetiapen I was on 42 MG and it caused severe panic attacks the likes of which I have never had in 40 years. Developed vertigo and brain zaps and titrate down to 21 mg after 5 day titrate off the 21. I take lamotrigine and cymbalta and 1 to 2 quetiapen at nite hardly ever take quetiapen during the day for anxiety. I am still having side effects being off this med it will take time since I am very sensitive to psych med changes and always have been. I should have never been put on this med due to the colitis I have and high cholesterol and if you have to take certain supplements there can be a interractio. I agree with previous posts I deal with the tiredness of quetiapen at least I know what to expectRead More Read Less

This medicine is the worst medicine I have ever taken and now makes me not want to try any new medicines ever again . I took it right before bed but within 15 minutes I felt extremely dizzy , next I was so cold I was shivering with 5 blankets on . My nose felt swollen suddenly and I couldn’t breath out of it , I didn’t sleep basically all night because of these terrible side effect symptoms. The next day I couldn’t even walk to the bathroom without feeling like I was going to pass out . Blacked out vision and extremely weak. Do Not Take This AWFUL drug!!Read More Read Less

So I was originally diagnosed bipolar ii at 8. Resumed regiment at 18 and tried so many meds since. Hx also includes severe anxiety disorders, ADHD ADD, OCD, PTSD, been in a pit of insane depression for 11 months. Prior to starting samples of 42mg Caplyta I was on Zyprexa. Took dose at 3p upon picking up samples. Noticed I felt inebriated for 6-8 hrs after taking. Was able to stay awake. Day one depression lifted substantially and much more talkative and social. Issue with me is Hx of insomnia and since taking this drug (approx 2weeks) I get 3-5 hrs of sleep if taken in am. With Remeron at night as well. Started taking both at night. Knocked me out, yet sleep avg 5-7 hrs and slow upon getting up. Other side effects:random nausea, mild decreased appetite yet able to consume solids (prior to drug I was on liquid diet). Rare mild headaches, kinda loopy and fatigued (that could be secondary to poor sleep). I would be careful with this drug. Side effects lifted somewhat with extended use. But everyone is different and it’s not for all. Pay attention please and stop if it’s too much. Bright side depression lifted well, more social by far, ruminations and past negative memories virtually gone from head. No effect noticed anxiety wise. No other drug has ever done that or worked so quick. I plan on reducing dosage as 42 is likely to high. Sometimes I will skip a night. If insomnia persists though I will likely cut it. Sleep deprived and it’s countering the good mood, appetite, and limiting focus and energy is bad if I can’t sleep well. Summed up:worked well and quick after 11months of nothing helping. Side effects are noted, hoping on them residing. Otherwise will have to cut it. Mainly the sleep and acuity issues. Please be careful as I view it as a more intense, dangerous med that can illicit dangerous side effects based upon reading reviews. Yet so far it’s worked like no drug I’ve ever been on and I’d lost hope. For mood/depression personally I’ve had best luck with lamictal (developed allergy), abilify, vraylar, and lexapro. Good luck and stay safe y’all. Read More Read Less

I've been on 42 mg for over 5 weeks and do not find it has done anything other than make me very cold and dizzy. I've also had very, very loose stool since I started it. I've lost several lbs. Unfortunately for me there has been no improvement in my intrusive thoughts, overthinking, anxiety or depression. I'm mostly disinterested in participating in my life. It's a dud for me. I'm likely going off it. I had high hopes but it did nothing.

I’m reading other peoples comments and one thing yall have to understand is these meds take weeks to regulate to your body!!!! It doesn’t happen over night. I was put on caplyta after dozens of heavy meds and a 3 years med path, trying to find what works for me. The first few weeks were rough because of the headaches but I learned to adjust. First, ONLY take it at bedtime!!!! The first 2-3 weeks take ibuprofen at night with it. Make sure to stay hydrated. You can’t just take these meds like a vitamin and think you’re instantly cured. The first few weeks are the hardest. But you have to give it at least 30 days unless your body truly has a bad reaction. The meds will take a toll on your body because these mental health meds are serious and not to be played with. You have to make sure you’re preparing your body for these changes!!! Don’t give up so fast!!! Yes I started with small headaches at first but I’ve had the best few weeks I’ve had in years!!!! My body is finally starting to adjust and I feel like a new person!!! Good luck with your journey!!!Read More Read Less

Made my bipolar type 1 worse, made my insomnia worse, frequent dizziness, and caused constant fatigue where I can barely care for myself

This is hands down the worse psychiatric medication I have ever taken. First of all, I don’t have problems with bipolar depression so I don’t even know why I got switched to this from Vraylar. Secondly I have high blood pressure, and diabetes and this is not supposed to be taken with those conditions. I lasted about a month with horrible nausea, headaches, lower cognitive functions, extreme dizziness and my stupid therapist swore up and down it wasn’t the Caplyta, she said there is no way it could be causing so many issues. Needless to say, I abruptly stopped taking it without any medical assistance and woke up the next day feeling better. Do not put this garbage in your body.Read More Read Less

I took my first dose today, and i will absolutely not touch this again. Ive never felt so sick. Im so confused. My skin started burning. I thought i was gonna have to go to the ER. Im not sure if im okay right now or not. Worst medication side effects I've ever had by far. I cant wait for this to be over, i am absolutely miserable right now

I experienced all the adverse effects. My doctor initiated treatment with an exceptionally high dosage of 42, although lower doses like 10 and 5 are available. Taking one pill at 9 pm on Friday, I felt fine until 10 am the next day. Suddenly, I felt extremely cold, as if my bones might break, displaying severe COVID-like symptoms. The sensation was akin to being intoxicated, accompanied by a severe headache. I managed to sleep at 4 am and slept until noon, taking two days to return to a normal state. Upon researching, I discovered that the drug was approved at the end of 2019 without a third trial. The available information and data seem insufficient. I believe doctors should not be allowed to prescribe higher dosages until a thorough 90-day trial is conducted. I plan to issue a formal statement to the government addressing this concern. I am 43 - female. Read More Read Less

I took one Caplyta around 3 pm yesterday after I picked it up from the pharmacy. That was my first one since my doctor just put me on it. For some reason, he started me on the highest 42 mg and gave me a 90-day supply. Hello, I have to try it out to see if I like it first. So, my poor insurance had to pay $5600 for that 90-day supply. HIGHWAY ROBBERY! About an hour in, I felt nauseous (I forgot to take it with food). I ate some toast, and that went away within about 30 minutes. Then I started to get dizzy and feeling drunk. I went to bed at 10 pm and still felt this way. I woke up with a severe headache and still feeling drunk around 3 am--12 hours after taking the dose. It's 8 am now, 17 hours after taking it, and I still feel slightly dizzy, but I have an awful headache. I'm not sure if I can continue this. I never get headaches at all, so this isn't very good. I guess I'll try it again tonight before bed and see if that helps. I wish my doctor would have started me on the lowest dose first and not the highest. I sure hope these side effects go away. I can not function, feeling dizzy, drunk, and having a headache. Additionally, I take Lamictal, Adderall XR, and Xanax at night to sleep. Read More Read Less

This drug is not for me. I have schizoaffective disorder and this drug within three days brought back my delusions. Now, I love my delusions but I’m concerned they’re going to interfere with my daily thinking and life.

Okay soooo, the first time I took it, was during the day and then I toook a little nappy poo. I woke up a few hours later drunk off my ass. I couldn’t walk, talk, or see. I’m not going to lie, one of the best drunks ever. Immediately decided that I would take it at night. I have really bad insomnia…. And this shit knocks me out! Full six to eight hours no waking up to pee(I got four to six times a night in four hours). Also the first night I was extremely thirsty and peed every ten seconds when I was awake. Anyways, night two way better. No side effects other then it feeling like an elephant tranquilizer. I love it, I’ve never slept so well and I’ve been on the hard stuff…ambien seroquel etc. I am a week into treatment and I feel as if it’s been 6 weeks on any other med I’ve ever tried. Only side effect stand up slowly, which I have to do already, and stuffy nose when I wake up but it goes away shortly. To be able to have a sane mind and no voices is absolutely amazing exp after FIVE DAYS. I can’t wait to see what’s in the future for me and caplyta. Read More Read Less

Caplyta for me is a game changer. The 42mg strength is too strong after the first week. Caplyta allows my brain to relax so that the dopamine and serotonin can regulate them selves. So if you are familiar with muscle relaxers. Caplyta for me relaxed the dopamine and serotonin so they can actually perform within the brain. I have low serotonin and dopamine which is very active in my bipolar 1 with depressive symptoms. Was on abilify and then switched to Zyprexa. All I have ever known is depression with bouts of psychosis. More lows than highs. On Caplyta, I have been able to regulate the highs with the lows. If you can with stand the temperature regulation and paralysis of the first week, you can make it to the other side. I have asked for the 21mg as I was in bed until 2pm due to leg paralysis. I couldn't successfully get out of bed until 2pm. I believe the drug is active for 14-18 hrs and when I took the drug at 8pm. Was asleep by 830pm and my brain was awake by 9am. Could not open my eyes until 1030am. And was not fully active till 2pm. I am hoping I will be successful on the 21mg and move back to the 42mg as needed. Caplyta is a game changer. But you need to be in contact with your provider to confirm new symptoms. Depression is regulated. My only concern is magnesium is an active ingredient and I have a Factor V Leiden. But I was given a hematologist to confirm previous Factor V and breast and cervical cancer diagnosis.Read More Read Less

Helps me to be less paranoid and nervous in public. Also helps my energy levels

I literally felt cured of my schizophrenia part of schizoaffective, unfortunately it didn't do much for the -affective part. I literally had no hallucinations besides a few breakthroughs. Wonderful medication, no side effects.

Took this medication about 24 hrs ago within the first 4 hours I had a horrible headache and extreme body temp changes hot to cold than came very bad dizziness and I ended up in the ER my BP was very low and I got very dry mouth and dehydrated worst medicine I have ever taken wouldn’t recommend I still have the horrible headache and my body feels like I got hit by a bus this medication needs to be taken off the market!!!

I had horrible dizziness,nausea and headache after taking just one dose.

The Dr put me on this, and within a few hours of taking it, my body temperature increased so much that I was literally going psychotic.. I always had my thoughts on the psychiatric profession and now I know for sure that it's a crock of shit!! They need to just legalize Euthanasia because the drugs they force on you are way worse than actually doing what's right and offer people that don't want to be alive a way out of pain!!

This is one of the worst meds I've ever taken. Within the first 24 hours I was dizzy and pretty much fell out of bed. I called off work and couldn't get up without getting severely lightheaded. The next day I went to work but was sent home and had to be picked up because again I was lightheaded and very dizzy. I stopped taking it after day two and it took me about a week to feel normal again.