Bipolar disorder (bipolar I or II) is a mental health condition that is characterized by unusual swings in emotions or behavior. These swings, or mood episodes, ...
CAPLYTA may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how CAPLYTA works, causing possible serious side effects. These are not all the possible side effects of CAPLYTA. Tell your doctor if you have or have had heart problems or a stroke, high or low blood pressure, diabetes, or high blood sugar, problems with cholesterol, have or have had seizures (convulsions), kidney or liver problems, or a low white blood cell count. - Problems with your metabolism including high blood sugar, diabetes, increased fat (cholesterol and triglyceride) levels in your blood and weight gain. Results of the national depressive and manic-depressive association 2000 survey of individuals with bipolar disorder. - Uncontrolled body movements (tardive dyskinesia, TD) in your face, tongue, or other body parts. Contact your doctor or go to the emergency room if you experience signs and symptoms of NMS. - Hirschfeld RM, Lewis L, Vornik LA. Perceptions and impact of bipolar disorder: how far have we really come? You should notify your doctor if you become pregnant or intend to become pregnant while taking CAPLYTA. CAPLYTA may cause abnormal involuntary movements and/or withdrawal symptoms in newborn babies exposed to CAPLYTA during the third trimester. - Sleepiness, drowsiness, feeling tired, difficulty thinking and doing normal activities. This is very important when CAPLYTA or an antidepressant medicine is started or when the dose is changed. CAPLYTA and antidepressant medicines may increase suicidal thoughts and actions in some children, adolescents, and young adults, especially within the first few months of treatment or when the dose is changed. Tell your doctor if you have symptoms of high blood sugar, which include feeling very thirsty, hungry, sick to your stomach, weak/tired or needing to urinate more than usual.