Valbenazine
Valbenazine is a medication used to treat tardive dyskinesia (involuntary movements often caused by long-term antipsychotic use) and chorea associated with Huntington's disease. It works by reversibly inhibiting VMAT2, a transporter that regulates dopamine levels in the brain, helping to reduce involuntary movements. This medication is typically prescribed by specialists after evaluating the severity of symptoms.
A VMAT2 inhibitor used to reduce involuntary movements in tardive dyskinesia and Huntington's disease chorea.
This medication carries a boxed (black box) warning — the strongest type of FDA warning. Review the full prescribing information before use.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- N07XX13
- RxNorm
- 1918219
- Generic
- Valbenazine
- Class
- atc-n07
- Brands
- Ingrezza
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- oral
- Forms
- capsule
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment of tardive dyskinesia in adults and chorea associated with Huntington's disease
Reversibly inhibits vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2), which regulates dopamine packaging and release in neurons, reducing excessive involuntary movements
May cause drowsiness, depression, or QT prolongation; requires regular monitoring; not recommended during pregnancy; discontinuation may lead to return of symptoms
Official drug label
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed July 26, 2026. · Read our editorial policy