Question 1

is fanapt (iloperidone) a medication you must take with food or can you take it without food. my doc gave me samples.

Accepted Answer

Fanapt (iloperidone): Fanapt (iloperidone) can be taken with food or without.  So take it however you'll best remember your doses each day.  Be well.

Question 2

iloperidone is it officially approved by fda?

Accepted Answer

Fanapt (iloperidone) approved Yes: FDA  approved: Yes (First approved May 6th, 2009)
Brand name: Fanapt
Generic name: iloperidone
Company: Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Treatment for: Schizophrenia
Fanapt (iloperidone) is a 5HT2/D2 antagonist (atypical) antipsychotic for the treatment of schizophrenia.

Question 3

i have a vision problem after taking fanapt (iloperidone). is this a normal sife effect?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Blurred vision can occur in up to 3% of patients who use fanapt, (iloperidone) according to www.Drugs.Com.  It would be best for you to see your eye md to make sure that you don't have a condition called "narrow angle glaucoma.".

Question 4

can fanapt (iloperidone) cause high cholestorol?

Accepted Answer

No: In reviewing the prescribing information, i don't see that mentioned as a possible side effect of the drug.

Question 5

can fanapt (iloperidone) be used to treat severe insomnia?

Accepted Answer

Not a great choice: Fanapt (iloperidone) is a drug for schizophrenia, and would not be my choice for treatment of insomnia.

Question 6

can you tell me how to get off cymbalta and fanapt (iloperidone) without tapering?

Accepted Answer

Work with your doc!: Stopping medication suddenly is problematic most often cause "discontinuation" syndrome with a range of flu like  and psychiatric symptoms.. Even when not dangerous is can cause distress. In addition, there is risk of return of the original symptoms.Take care of yourself.Talk to your doctor. work together to decide what to do about the medication and how to do it. Good Luck

Question 7

how is fanapt (iloperidone) tablets to be used for bipolar disorder?

Accepted Answer

Schiz &amp; BPD : Fanapt (iloperidone) has been used to treat mood swings associated with Bipolar Disorder.  It decreases  emotional reactivity so that the pt. is  able to perform well at work--with less anxiety and  with fewer hypomanic episodes and  less intense episodes..  Fanapt (iloperidone)  has been predominantly approved for txmt. of schiz. &amp; psychosis.

Question 8

i am taking effexor, fanapt, (iloperidone) risperadal and lamictal and have trouble with reading comprehension. is this a common side effect?

Accepted Answer

Yes: All of these medications alone or together can affect your reading comprehension.

Question 9

i need a refill on my medication?

Accepted Answer

So call your doc: This is the HT public information site.We are thousands of volunteer docs based primarily in the US who answer medical questions.We do not offer treatments. State medical boards require a physician/patient relationship,a retrievable record,recent exam with vital signs for prescribing.Failure to do so can lead to loss or restriction of license. It may seem minor to you but it is not.

Question 10

i need refills on my medications?

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Not here: For that you will likely need the prime service of healthtap. Easier to call your pop imo

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Is fanapt (iloperidone) a medication you must take with food or can you take it without food. my doc gave me samples.

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Iloperidone is it officially approved by fda?

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I have a vision problem after taking fanapt (iloperidone). is this a normal sife effect?

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Can fanapt (iloperidone) cause high cholestorol?

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Can fanapt (iloperidone) be used to treat severe insomnia?

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Can you tell me how to get off cymbalta and fanapt (iloperidone) without tapering?

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How is fanapt (iloperidone) tablets to be used for bipolar disorder?

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I am taking effexor, fanapt, (iloperidone) risperadal and lamictal and have trouble with reading comprehension. is this a common side effect?

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I need a refill on my medication?

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I need refills on my medications?

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