VRAYLAR Support &
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Helpful tools for your journey

VRAYLAR effectively treats bipolar I depression and acute manic or mixed episodes of bipolar I in adults, providing full-spectrum relief for all bipolar I symptoms. But controlling the mood swings of bipolar I disorder is about more than medication. Resources that may help optimize your treatment include:

Doctor discussion guide

Personalize your guide

Mood tracker

Track your mood

Patient brochure downloadable PDF.

Patient brochure

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Bipolar I stories of strength

Listen to real people with bipolar I disorder share their experiences. Hear more about the signs and symptoms they face during their journey.

The people featured in these videos are sharing their individual experiences with bipolar I. Individual experiences with the condition and treatment will vary. Not all of those featured are currently taking VRAYLAR. These videos are brought to you by AbbVie.

Talk to your healthcare provider to see if VRAYLAR may be right for you.

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Alec's bipolar I toolbox (part 1)

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Alec shares his treatment journey and the tools that help him manage his bipolar I.

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Alec's bipolar I toolbox (part 3)

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Alec's bipolar I toolbox (part 3)

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Jacqueline’s relief once she got her bipolar I diagnosis

Jacqueline, a mom, talks through her struggle with the highs and lows of bipolar I.

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Alec's family helps him manage bipolar I

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Christine grew up undiagnosed

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The journey to bipolar I diagnosis

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Jon's journey through misdiagnosis

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Dailyn, a spoken word poet, addresses stigma

Dailyn shares her bipolar I experience with a poem.

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Tips about living with bipolar I

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Patient advice for others with bipolar I

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Heidi shares how bipolar I is part of who she is

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Bex opens up about bipolar I and therapy

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Gabe talks about how his mood changes with bipolar I

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Understanding possible triggers of bipolar I

Real patients discuss the many possible triggers of bipolar I.

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Why routines are important

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Why finding support with your bipolar I journey is important

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What bipolar I and mania symptoms may feel like

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Why is friend and family support so important when living with bipolar I disorder?

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Strategies for everyday living

Get practical coping strategies for living with bipolar I. Managing your bipolar I can be overwhelming at times, but gaining knowledge and support can help you become more comfortable along the way. Listen to psychiatrist Dr. David Scheiderer share tips on maximizing your healthcare provider visits, telemedicine, coping strategies, and more.

Dr. Scheiderer is a healthcare provider and was compensated for his appearance.

This content does not constitute medical advice or establish a patient-physician relationship. Please talk to your healthcare provider about your specific treatment needs.

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Support systems for bipolar I

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Setting simple goals

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Being a partner in your care

The Virtual Visit: Helpful tips for your telemedicine appointment.

Get the most out of your bipolar I virtual visit

My Mood Matters on phone.

Find balance with My Mood Matters

My Mood Matters provides support and resources to help you take control.

Sign up for My Mood Matters to get tips, tools, and resources sent right to your inbox. And as a thank you for enrolling, you’ll receive our mobile meditation guide, “Mind Over Mood Swing.”

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Peer support groups for bipolar I

Feeling isolated? Know that you are not alone. Connecting with other people who have bipolar I disorder may help you stay on track with your treatment journey and learn new ways to manage your condition.

Find a support group

Peer support group.

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Friends and family support for bipolar I

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Support for friends and family

When someone has bipolar I disorder, it affects not only them but the people in their lives. Finding a support network can be helpful for your loved one’s journey. But supporting your friend or family member can demand a lot of empathy and energy from you.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness provides information and support for family and friends that you may find helpful.

Important questions for caregivers to ask

Tip: Take a screenshot of this list to discuss with a healthcare provider.

How do I help if my friend or loved one has a manic or mixed episode?
What are some ways I can support my friend or loved one?
How do I avoid falling into “compassion fatigue” or burning out?

How do I help if my friend or loved one has a depressive episode?
Where can I get more help and information on being a good caregiver?
What are some ways I can take care of myself, too?

Have you already been prescribed VRAYLAR?

Check out the VRAYLAR Starter Kit for helpful resources to get you started.

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Additional resources

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INDICATIONS AND USAGE

VRAYLAR is approved in adults to treat depressive episodes that happen with bipolar I disorder (bipolar depression) and for the short-term (acute) treatment of manic or mixed episodes that happen with bipolar I disorder.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

What is the most important information I should know about VRAYLAR?

Elderly people with dementia-related psychosis (having lost touch with reality due to confusion and memory loss) taking medicines like VRAYLAR are at an increased risk of death. VRAYLAR is not approved for treating patients with dementia-related psychosis.

VRAYLAR and antidepressants may increase suicidal thoughts or actions in some children and young adults especially within the first few months of treatment or when the dose is changed. Depression and other mental illnesses are the most important causes of suicidal thoughts and actions. Patients on antidepressants and their families or caregivers should watch for new or worsening depression symptoms, especially sudden changes in mood, behaviors, thoughts, or feelings. This is very important when VRAYLAR or the antidepressant is started or when the dose is changed. Report any change in these symptoms immediately to the doctor.

VRAYLAR may cause serious side effects, including:

Stroke (cerebrovascular problems) in elderly people with dementia-related psychosis that can lead to death
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS): Call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away if you have high fever, stiff muscles, confusion, increased sweating, or changes in breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure. These can be symptoms of a rare but potentially fatal side effect called NMS. VRAYLAR should be stopped if you have NMS.
Uncontrolled body movements (tardive dyskinesia or TD): VRAYLAR may cause movements that you cannot control in your face, tongue, or other body parts. Tardive dyskinesia may not go away, even if you stop taking VRAYLAR. Tardive dyskinesia may also start after you stop taking VRAYLAR.
Late-occurring side effects: VRAYLAR stays in your body for a long time. Some side effects may not happen right away and can start a few weeks after starting VRAYLAR, or if your dose increases. Your healthcare provider should monitor you for side effects for several weeks after starting or increasing dose of VRAYLAR.
Problems with your metabolism, such as:
- High blood sugar and diabetes: Increases in blood sugar can happen in some people who take VRAYLAR. Extremely high blood sugar can lead to coma or death. Your healthcare provider should check your blood sugar before or soon after starting VRAYLAR and regularly during treatment. Tell your healthcare provider if you have symptoms such as feeling very thirsty, very hungry, or sick to your stomach, urinating more than usual, feeling weak, tired, confused, or your breath smells fruity.
- Increased fat levels (cholesterol and triglycerides) in your blood: Your healthcare provider should check fat levels in your blood before or soon after starting VRAYLAR and during treatment.
- Weight gain: Weight gain has been reported with VRAYLAR. You and your healthcare provider should check your weight before and regularly during treatment.
Low white blood cell count: Low white blood cell counts have been reported with antipsychotic drugs, including VRAYLAR. This may increase your risk of infection. Very low white blood cell counts, which can be fatal, have been reported with other antipsychotics. Your healthcare provider may do blood tests during the first few months of treatment with VRAYLAR.
Decreased blood pressure (orthostatic hypotension): You may feel lightheaded or faint when you rise too quickly from a sitting or lying position.
Falls: VRAYLAR may make you sleepy or dizzy, may cause a decrease in blood pressure when changing position (orthostatic hypotension), and can slow thinking and motor skills, which may lead to falls that can cause fractures or other injuries.
Seizures (convulsions)
Sleepiness, drowsiness, feeling tired, difficulty thinking and doing normal activities: Do NOT drive, operate machinery, or do other dangerous activities until you know how VRAYLAR affects you. VRAYLAR may make you drowsy.
Increased body temperature: Do not become too hot or dehydrated during VRAYLAR treatment. Do not exercise too much. In hot weather, stay inside in a cool place if possible. Stay out of the sun. Do not wear too much clothing or heavy clothing. Drink plenty of water.
Difficulty swallowing that can cause food or liquid to get into your lungs

Who should not take VRAYLAR?

Do not take VRAYLAR if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Get emergency medical help if you are having an allergic reaction (eg, rash, itching, hives, swelling of the tongue, lip, face or throat).

What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking VRAYLAR?

Tell your healthcare provider about any medical conditions and if you:

have or have had heart problems or a stroke
have or have had low or high blood pressure
have or have had diabetes or high blood sugar in you or your family
have or have had high levels of total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, or triglycerides; or low levels of HDL-cholesterol
have or have had seizures (convulsions)
have or have had kidney or liver problems
have or have had low white blood cell count
are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. VRAYLAR may harm your unborn baby. Taking VRAYLAR during your third trimester of pregnancy may cause your baby to have abnormal muscle movements or withdrawal symptoms after birth. Talk to your healthcare provider about the risk to your unborn baby if you take VRAYLAR during pregnancy. If you become pregnant or think you are pregnant during treatment, talk to your healthcare provider about registering with the National Pregnancy Registry for Atypical Antipsychotics at 1-866-961-2388 or http://www.womensmentalhealth.org/clinical-and-research-programs/pregnancyregistry/.
are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if VRAYLAR passes into breast milk. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby during treatment with VRAYLAR.

Tell your healthcare provider about all medicines that you take, including prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and supplements. VRAYLAR may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how VRAYLAR works. Do not start or stop any medicines while taking VRAYLAR without talking to your healthcare provider.

What are the most common side effects of VRAYLAR?

The most common side effects include difficulty moving or slow movements, tremors, uncontrolled body movements, restlessness and feeling like you need to move around, sleepiness, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, constipation, feeling tired, trouble sleeping, increased appetite, and dizziness.

These are not all the possible side effects of VRAYLAR.

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

VRAYLAR is a prescription medicine used in adults:

along with antidepressant medicines to treat major depressive disorder (MDD)
for short-term (acute) treatment of manic or mixed episodes that happen with bipolar I disorder
to treat depressive episodes that happen with bipolar I (bipolar depression)

Please see the full Prescribing Information, including Boxed Warnings, and Medication Guide.

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You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

If you are having difficulty paying for your medicine, AbbVie may be able to help. Visit AbbVie.com/myAbbVieAssist to learn more.

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

VRAYLAR is a prescription medicine used in adults to treat depressive episodes that happen with bipolar I disorder (bipolar depression) and for the short-term (acute) treatment of manic or mixed episodes that happen with bipolar I disorder.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

What is the most important information I should know about VRAYLAR?

Elderly people with dementia-related psychosis (having lost touch with reality due to confusion and memory loss) taking medicines like VRAYLAR are at an increased risk of death. VRAYLAR is not approved for treating patients with dementia-related psychosis.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Elderly people with dementia-related psychosis (having lost touch with reality due to confusion and memory loss) taking medicines like

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

VRAYLAR is a prescription medicine used in adults to treat depressive episodes that happen with bipolar I disorder (bipolar depression) and for the short-term (acute) treatment of manic or mixed episodes that happen with bipolar I disorder.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

What is the most important information I should know about VRAYLAR?

Elderly people with dementia-related psychosis (having lost touch with reality due to confusion and memory loss) taking medicines like VRAYLAR are at an increased risk of death. VRAYLAR is not approved for treating patients with dementia-related psychosis.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Elderly people with dementia-related psychosis (having lost touch with reality due to confusion and memory loss) taking medicines like

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

VRAYLAR is approved in adults to treat depressive episodes that happen with bipolar I disorder (bipolar depression) and for the short-term (acute) treatment of manic or mixed episodes that happen with bipolar I disorder.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

What is the most important information I should know about VRAYLAR?

Elderly people with dementia-related psychosis (having lost touch with reality due to confusion and memory loss) taking medicines like VRAYLAR are at an increased risk of death. VRAYLAR is not approved for treating patients with dementia-related psychosis.

VRAYLAR and antidepressants may increase suicidal thoughts or actions in some children and young adults especially within the first few months of treatment or when the dose is changed. Depression and other mental illnesses are the most important causes of suicidal thoughts and actions. Patients on antidepressants and their families or caregivers should watch for new or worsening depression symptoms, especially sudden changes in mood, behaviors, thoughts, or feelings. This is very important when VRAYLAR or the antidepressant is started or when the dose is changed. Report any change in these symptoms immediately to the doctor.

VRAYLAR may cause serious side effects, including:

Stroke (cerebrovascular problems) in elderly people with dementia-related psychosis that can lead to death
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS): Call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away if you have high fever, stiff muscles, confusion, increased sweating, or changes in breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure. These can be symptoms of a rare but potentially fatal side effect called NMS. VRAYLAR should be stopped if you have NMS.
Uncontrolled body movements (tardive dyskinesia or TD): VRAYLAR may cause movements that you cannot control in your face, tongue, or other body parts. Tardive dyskinesia may not go away, even if you stop taking VRAYLAR. Tardive dyskinesia may also start after you stop taking VRAYLAR.
Late-occurring side effects: VRAYLAR stays in your body for a long time. Some side effects may not happen right away and can start a few weeks after starting VRAYLAR, or if your dose increases. Your healthcare provider should monitor you for side effects for several weeks after starting or increasing dose of VRAYLAR.
Problems with your metabolism, such as:
- High blood sugar and diabetes: Increases in blood sugar can happen in some people who take VRAYLAR. Extremely high blood sugar can lead to coma or death. Your healthcare provider should check your blood sugar before or soon after starting VRAYLAR and regularly during treatment. Tell your healthcare provider if you have symptoms such as feeling very thirsty, very hungry, or sick to your stomach, urinating more than usual, feeling weak, tired, confused, or your breath smells fruity.
- Increased fat levels (cholesterol and triglycerides) in your blood: Your healthcare provider should check fat levels in your blood before or soon after starting VRAYLAR and during treatment.
- Weight gain: Weight gain has been reported with VRAYLAR. You and your healthcare provider should check your weight before and regularly during treatment.
Low white blood cell count: Low white blood cell counts have been reported with antipsychotic drugs, including VRAYLAR. This may increase your risk of infection. Very low white blood cell counts, which can be fatal, have been reported with other antipsychotics. Your healthcare provider may do blood tests during the first few months of treatment with VRAYLAR.
Decreased blood pressure (orthostatic hypotension): You may feel lightheaded or faint when you rise too quickly from a sitting or lying position.
Falls: VRAYLAR may make you sleepy or dizzy, may cause a decrease in blood pressure when changing position (orthostatic hypotension), and can slow thinking and motor skills, which may lead to falls that can cause fractures or other injuries.
Seizures (convulsions)
Sleepiness, drowsiness, feeling tired, difficulty thinking and doing normal activities: Do NOT drive, operate machinery, or do other dangerous activities until you know how VRAYLAR affects you. VRAYLAR may make you drowsy.
Increased body temperature: Do not become too hot or dehydrated during VRAYLAR treatment. Do not exercise too much. In hot weather, stay inside in a cool place if possible. Stay out of the sun. Do not wear too much clothing or heavy clothing. Drink plenty of water.
Difficulty swallowing that can cause food or liquid to get into your lungs

Who should not take VRAYLAR?

Do not take VRAYLAR if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Get emergency medical help if you are having an allergic reaction (eg, rash, itching, hives, swelling of the tongue, lip, face or throat).

What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking VRAYLAR?

Tell your healthcare provider about any medical conditions and if you:

have or have had heart problems or a stroke
have or have had low or high blood pressure
have or have had diabetes or high blood sugar in you or your family
have or have had high levels of total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, or triglycerides; or low levels of HDL-cholesterol
have or have had seizures (convulsions)
have or have had kidney or liver problems
have or have had low white blood cell count
are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. VRAYLAR may harm your unborn baby. Taking VRAYLAR during your third trimester of pregnancy may cause your baby to have abnormal muscle movements or withdrawal symptoms after birth. Talk to your healthcare provider about the risk to your unborn baby if you take VRAYLAR during pregnancy. If you become pregnant or think you are pregnant during treatment, talk to your healthcare provider about registering with the National Pregnancy Registry for Atypical Antipsychotics at 1-866-961-2388 or http://www.womensmentalhealth.org/clinical-and-research-programs/pregnancyregistry/.
are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if VRAYLAR passes into breast milk. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby during treatment with VRAYLAR.

Tell your healthcare provider about all medicines that you take, including prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and supplements. VRAYLAR may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how VRAYLAR works. Do not start or stop any medicines while taking VRAYLAR without talking to your healthcare provider.

What are the most common side effects of VRAYLAR?

The most common side effects include difficulty moving or slow movements, tremors, uncontrolled body movements, restlessness and feeling like you need to move around, sleepiness, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, constipation, feeling tired, trouble sleeping, increased appetite, and dizziness.

These are not all the possible side effects of VRAYLAR.

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

VRAYLAR is a prescription medicine used in adults:

along with antidepressant medicines to treat major depressive disorder (MDD)
for short-term (acute) treatment of manic or mixed episodes that happen with bipolar I disorder
to treat depressive episodes that happen with bipolar I (bipolar depression)

Please see the full Prescribing Information, including Boxed Warnings, and Medication Guide.

US-VRAA-230239