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CAPLYTA®

(lumateperone)

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CAPLYTA - What Should I Avoid While Taking CAPLYTA?

Last Updated: 01/14/2026

summary

Here is a passage from the CAPLYTA MEDICATION GUIDE which may be helpful to address your question:

What should I avoid while taking CAPLYTA?

  • Do not drive, operate machinery, or do other dangerous activities until you know how CAPLYTA affects you. CAPLYTA may make you drowsy.1
  • Do not become too hot or dehydrated during treatment with CAPLYTA.1
    • Do not exercise too much.
    • In hot weather, stay inside in a cool place if possible.
    • Stay out of the sun.
    • Do not wear too much clothing or heavy clothing.
    • Drink plenty of water.

additional information

This information is provided ONLY in response to your request and is not intended as medical advice, to promote the use of our product, or suggest use in any manner other than as described in the PRESCRIBING INFORMATION. All decisions regarding your medical treatment should be made with your healthcare professional(s). Please contact your healthcare professional(s) to discuss the information in this response.

Please refer to the attached full PRESCRIBING INFORMATION and the MEDICATION GUIDE for CAPLYTA.1

 

References

1 CAPLYTA (lumateperone) [Prescribing Information]. Bedminster, NJ: Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc; https://www.intracellulartherapies.com/docs/caplyta_pi.pdf