Is Your Current Antidepressant Failing You?

If you are still experiencing some lingering depression with your current medication, talk to your doctor about Rexulti. This 2nd generation psychotic drug can be added to the antidepressant you are taking to help you extinguish those persistent symptoms of your major depressive disorder (MDD) and allow you to get back to your daily living and enjoy your family, friends, and social gatherings.

How Does Rexulti Help with Symptoms of Depression?

The active ingredient of Rexulti is called Brexpiprazole, and it works in your brain when taken as directed. Your brain chemicals or neurotransmitters carry signals from one nerve cell to another to interact with specialized proteins known as receptors. It is believed that an imbalance of the neurotransmitters is the cause of your depression symptoms. Rexulti acts on at least 3 of the neurotransmitter receptors, namely serotonin, dopamine, and possibly norepinephrine, in order to help balance these brain chemicals and help improve your anxious/empty moods, irritability, fatigue, decreased energy, and more.

Rexulti is Also Prescribed to Treat Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia can cause you to hallucinate, have confused thoughts or disorganized speech, feel depressed, and withdraw from social settings. Taking Rexulti can help to reduce those symptoms and let you return to many of things you once enjoyed taking part in. There is no cure for schizophrenia or depression, only effective treatments that can help you stay active and productive.

Before Rexulti is Prescribed

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, trying to conceive, or are breast feeding before taking Rexulti as it may be harmful to the unborn or nursing baby. Provide information regarding all current over the counter and Rx drugs you take or use to be certain it is safe to add Rexulti to your drug needs. Explain all medical conditions or allergies you have to avoid a negative interaction with Brexpiprazole.

Rexulti Precautions

It is important that your family or caregiver is aware of any changing or worsening symptoms of MDD or schizophrenia that may occur while taking Rexulti. Report any changes to the prescribing doctor right away. If you are diabetic, monitor your blood sugar as Rexulti may affect glucose levels. Keep all meds out of children’s reach and never share them with anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you.

Possible Side Effects of Rexulti

• Fatigue
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Constipation
• Changes in your weight

Other Drugs Similar to Rexulti

• Abilify
• Fetzima
• Effexor XR