CARISPEC 3MG CAPSULE is used in adults to manage the symptoms of schizophrenia and manic and depressive episodes of bipolar disorder. It contains a medicine called Cariprazine which is an antipsychotic agent. It works by modifying the release of certain brain chemicals (serotonin and dopamine) which involves in stabilizing mood and behavior.

Take this medicine only under careful medical supervision. It can be taken with or without food. Avoid taking grapefruit juice while taking this medicine as it could severely decrease your blood pressure.

Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any heart, liver or kidney problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have diabetes, fits, alcoholism, drug abuse or excessive dehydration as a precaution.

While taking cariprazine, avoid doing vigorous exercise or work in hot climate and drink plenty of water to stabilize your body temperature. Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant or breastfeeding as a precaution.

Women of childbearing potential must use an effective contraceptive method to avoid pregnancy while taking this medicine and for at least 12 weeks after stopping the therapy. Inform your doctor immediately if you experience excessive tiredness, sleepiness, tendency of falling due to poor balance or dizziness or have suicidal thoughts as a precaution.

The most common side effects of taking CARISPEC 3MG CAPSULE are back pain or abdominal pain, changes in vision, headache, diarrhoea, constipation, indigestion, nausea or vomiting, excessive sweating, agitation, tiredness, sleepiness, body pains or weight gain. Talk to your doctor immediately if any of these side effects trouble you or experience severe muscle twitching, uncontrollable body movements or suicidal thoughts after taking this medicine.