{"id":51325,"date":"2022-05-26T11:21:50","date_gmt":"2022-05-26T15:21:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=51325"},"modified":"2025-10-14T15:08:25","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T19:08:25","slug":"vraylar-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/vraylar-alternatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Vraylar alternatives: What can I take instead of Vraylar?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Vraylar is a brand-name prescription drug used to treat <\/span>schizophrenia<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>bipolar I disorder<\/span><\/a>. The active ingredient, cariprazine, is an <\/span>atypical antipsychotic<\/span><\/a> and is not available as a generic drug. Like other <\/span>antipsychotic medications<\/span><\/a>, Vraylar may not work well or the side effects may be intolerable. In some cases, people may need to switch to a lower-cost, generic drug. People have a wide variety of drug alternatives, but the most suitable are other atypical antipsychotics.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What can I take instead of <\/span>Vraylar<\/span>?<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are other options available to treat <\/span>schizophrenia<\/span> or <\/span>bipolar I disorder<\/span> symptoms that do not improve with <\/span>Vraylar<\/span>, or when <\/span>Vraylar<\/span> cannot be tolerated. The first-choice alternatives may be other atypical (second-generation) antipsychotics. In some cases, a first-generation antipsychotic may be the best pharmaceutical option even though side effects may be worse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Compare Vraylar alternatives<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

Drug name<\/b><\/td>\nPrice without insurance<\/b><\/td>\nSingleCare price<\/b><\/td>\nSavings options<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vraylar<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

(<\/span>cariprazine<\/span>)<\/span><\/td>\n

$2,061 for 30, 1.5 mg capsules<\/span><\/td>\n$1,371 for 30, 1.5 mg capsules of brand-name Vraylar<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Abilify<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

(<\/span>aripiprazole<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/td>\n

$880 for 30, 5 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\n$16 for 30, 5 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Latuda<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

(<\/span>lurasidone<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/td>\n

$1,862 for 30, 40 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\n$22 for 30, 40 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Risperdal<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>risperidone<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/td>\n$373 for 30, 1 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\n$9 for 30, 1 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Seroquel<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>quetiapine<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/td>\n$257 for 30, 100 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\n$9 for 30, 100 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Zyprexa<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

(<\/span>olanzapine<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/td>\n

$636 for 30, 5 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\n$13 for 30, 5 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Clozaril<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

(<\/span>clozapine<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/td>\n

$1,620 for 84, 100 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\n$24 for 30, 50 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Geodon<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>ziprasidone<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/td>\n$884 for 30, 40 mg capsules<\/span><\/td>\n$20 for 30, 40 mg capsules<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Invega<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>paliperidone<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/td>\n$1,027 for 30, 6 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\n$36 for 30, 6 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Saphris<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

(<\/span>asenapine<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/td>\n

$637 per 30, 10 mg sublingual tablets\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$65 per 30, 10 mg sublingual tablets<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fanapt<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0(iloperidone)<\/span><\/td>\n

$1,327 for 30, 8 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\n$1,096 for 30, 8 mg tablets of brand-name Fanapt<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Caplyta<\/span><\/a> (lumateperone)<\/span><\/td>\n$2,267 per 30, 42 mg capsules<\/span><\/td>\n$1,565 per 30, 42 mg capsules of brand-name Caplyta<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rexulti<\/span><\/a> (brexpiprazole)<\/span><\/td>\n$2,025 for 30, 1 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\n$1,420 for 30, 1 mg tablets of brand-name Rexulti<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Prescription drug prices often change. These are the most accurate medication prices at the time of publishing in zip code <\/span><\/i>23666<\/span><\/i>. The listed price without insurance references the price of brand-name drugs (unless otherwise specified). The listed SingleCare price references the price of generic drugs if available. Click the links under <\/span><\/i>\u201cSavings options\u201d<\/span><\/i> to see the latest drug prices.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\tGet free coupon<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\tSee Vraylar prices at all pharmacies<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n

Top 5 <\/span>Vraylar<\/span> alternatives<\/span><\/h2>\n

The following are the most common alternatives to <\/span>Vraylar<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. <\/span>Abilify<\/span> (<\/span>aripiprazole<\/span>)<\/span><\/h3>\n

Abilify<\/span><\/a> is FDA-approved to treat <\/span>schizophrenia<\/span>, manic and mixed episodes associated with <\/span>bipolar I disorder<\/span>, depression (in combination with another medication), irritability associated with autistic disorder, and Tourette\u2019s disorder. <\/span>Abilify<\/span> is an <\/span>atypical antipsychotic<\/span>. The most <\/span>common side effects<\/span><\/a> are stomach problems like nausea, vomiting, and <\/span>constipation<\/span>. Other <\/span>common side effects<\/span> include headache, dizziness, <\/span>akathisia (inner restlessness and a compulsion to move)<\/span>, anxiety, trouble sleeping, and restlessness. <\/span>Abilify<\/span> has the same boxed warning as <\/span>Vraylar,<\/span> which are to avoid use in older adults with dementia-related <\/span>psychosis<\/span> and to monitor patients for suicidal thoughts and behaviors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2. <\/span>Latuda<\/span> (lurasidone)<\/span><\/h3>\n

Latuda<\/span><\/a> is also an <\/span>atypical antipsychotic<\/span> and can be used to treat schizophrenia and <\/span>bipolar depression<\/span> (alone or in combination with other medicines). The most <\/span>common side effects<\/span><\/a> of <\/span>Latuda<\/span> are nausea, excess <\/span>sleepiness<\/span>, involuntary muscle movements (extrapyramidal symptoms or EPS), and <\/span>akathisia (<\/span>inner restlessness and a compulsion to move)<\/b>. <\/span>Latuda<\/span> has the same boxed warning as <\/span>Abilify<\/span> and <\/span>Vraylar<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. <\/span>Risperdal<\/span> (<\/span>risperidone<\/span>)<\/span><\/h3>\n

4. <\/span>Seroquel<\/span> (<\/span>quetiapine<\/span>)<\/span><\/h3>\n

Seroquel<\/span><\/a> is an <\/span>atypical antipsychotic<\/span> that can be used to treat <\/span>schizophrenia<\/span>, <\/span>bipolar I disorder<\/span> manic episodes, and <\/span>bipolar depression<\/span>. The most <\/span>common side effects<\/span><\/a> of <\/span>Seroquel<\/span> are excessive <\/span>sleepiness<\/span>, dry mouth, dizziness, <\/span>constipation<\/span>, weakness, stomach pain, <\/span>weight gain<\/span>, indigestion, and orthostatic hypotension.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Seroquel<\/span> has the same boxed warning as <\/span>Vraylar<\/span>. Seroquel was FDA-approved nearly 30 years ago and is one of the most affordable antipsychotics.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/b>Vraylar vs. Seroquel: Differences, similarities & side effects<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

5. <\/span>Zyprexa<\/span> (<\/span>olanzapine<\/span>)<\/span><\/h3>\n

RELATED: <\/b>Vraylar vs. Zyprexa<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Over-the-counter alternatives<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are no effective over-the-counter drugs to manage schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Some over-the-counter medications can worsen the symptoms of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, so always check with the prescribing clinician before taking store-bought medicines or before discontinuing prescribed medications.<\/span><\/p>\n

Natural alternatives to <\/span>Vraylar<\/span><\/h2>\n

Healthcare professionals treat mental health<\/span> conditions with comprehensive treatment plans. Many patients taking Vraylar may also require treatment with a mood stabilizer, such as lithium, Depakote (divalproex), or Lamictal (lamotrigine), or an <\/span>antidepressant<\/span> medication<\/span><\/a>, such as <\/span>Prozac<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>fluoxetine<\/span>).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Other non-medication aspects of the treatment plan are equally important. The most important is cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, performed with a therapist which helps people gain control of their thoughts and reactions. Some people find other measures, such as <\/span>exercise<\/span><\/a>, meditation, yoga, and prayer, to help as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Nonpharmaceutical interventions are not a substitute for medication, but serve complementary to the prescription medication. Talk to your <\/span>healthcare provider<\/span> about various natural methods you can try, in combination with your medications. Always check with your <\/span>healthcare provider<\/span> for <\/span>medical advice<\/span> before trying an herbal <\/span>supplement<\/span>, as some may have drug interactions or dangerous <\/span>adverse effects<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to switch to a <\/span>Vraylar<\/span> alternative<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you are interested in switching to a <\/span>Vraylar<\/span> alternative, you can:<\/span><\/p>\n

Zyprexa<\/span><\/a> is an <\/span>atypical antipsychotic<\/span>. It can be used to treat <\/span>schizophrenia<\/span>, <\/span>bipolar I disorder<\/span> (acute manic or mixed episodes or as maintenance treatment), bipolar I depressive episodes (with an antidepressant), and treatment-resistant major depressive disorder or MDD (with an antidepressant). The most <\/span>common side effects<\/span><\/a> of <\/span>Zyprexa<\/span> are orthostatic hypotension, <\/span>constipation<\/span>, <\/span>weight gain<\/span>, restlessness, weakness, dry mouth, increased appetite, excessive <\/span>sleepiness<\/span>, dizziness, and tremor. <\/span>Zyprexa<\/span> has a boxed warning to avoid use in older adults with dementia-related <\/span>psychosis<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Risperdal<\/span><\/a>, an <\/span>atypical antipsychotic<\/span>, can be used to treat schizophrenia, <\/span>bipolar mania<\/span> (alone or in combination with other medications), or irritability associated with autistic disorder. <\/span>Common side effects<\/span><\/a> include movement disorders, sedation, dizziness, anxiety, vision disturbances, stomach problems (discomfort, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, diarrhea, <\/span>constipation<\/span>), dry mouth, increased appetite, and weight gain. <\/span>Risperdal<\/span> has a boxed warning to avoid use in older adults with dementia-related <\/span>psychosis<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n