Let's take a minute to talk about your medication. This is Caplyta. It helps to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia and bipolar depression. This medicine can help you feel better mentally and think more clearly. It may have other uses, too. Caplyta is often taken one time each day with food. You should take it exactly as your doctor tells you to. This medicine may take several weeks to start working. Most people tolerate this medicine well. Common side effects include a dry mouth, sleepiness, and drowsiness. You should wait until you know how this medicine affects you before doing activities that require you to be alert, like driving or riding a bike. You may also feel dizzy, so stand slowly after sitting or lying down. If these or other side effects become reasons you want to stop taking it, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist. As with any medicine, rare but more serious side effects could occur. You should read the Patient Information Sheet to know what symptoms to watch for, and when to report changes. Caplyta can cause you to overheat easily. So, you should be careful to stay cool in hot weather, and drink adequate amounts of water to stay hydrated. To help keep this medicine safe for you, your doctor will follow your condition closely and may order blood tests. Women should check with their doctors before becoming pregnant and should not breastfeed while taking this medication. Caplyta can interact with other medicines. You should always check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking other medicines. For best results with Caplyta, be sure to plan ahead for refills and work with your doctor to manage side effects.