Latuda

Schizophrenia, Mood Disorders
Treatment
2 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Latuda

What is Latuda

LurasidoneThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryLurasidone is a medication used to treat schizophrenia and is pending approval to treat bipolar disorder. It was developed by Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma and approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2010.
Latudais the brand name
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Latuda Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Latuda
Lurasidone
2010
101

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Lurasidone, also known as Latuda, is approved by the FDA for 2 uses like Depression, Bipolar and Mood Disorders .
Depression, Bipolar
Used in combination with other therapies
Mood Disorders
Used in combination with other therapies

Effectiveness

How Latuda Affects PatientsLurasidone is a drug that binds strongly to dopamine-2, serotonin-2A, and serotonin-7 receptors, and moderately to alpha-2C adrenergic receptors. It also has a slight effect on histamine and muscarinic receptors.
How Latuda works in the bodyLurasidone is a type of medication used to treat psychosis. It works by blocking the effects of both serotonin and dopamine on the brain, which can help reduce symptoms of psychosis and decrease side effects like muscle spasms.

When to interrupt dosage

The dose of Latuda is contingent upon the diagnosed condition, including Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder and Mental Depression. The quantity of dosage is contingent upon the method of administration (e.g. Tablet, film coated - Oral or Tablet) recorded in the table underneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Schizophrenia
, 40.0 mg, 80.0 mg, 120.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 18.5 mg, 74.0 mg, 37.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated
Mood Disorders
, 40.0 mg, 80.0 mg, 120.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 18.5 mg, 74.0 mg, 37.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated

Warnings

Latuda Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Latuda.
Common Latuda Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Alfuzosin
Major
Lurasidone may increase the hypotensive activities of Alfuzosin.
Amisulpride
Major
Lurasidone may increase the antipsychotic activities of Amisulpride.
Azelastine
Major
Lurasidone may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Azelastine.
Deutetrabenazine
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Lurasidone is combined with Deutetrabenazine.
Ethanol
Major
Lurasidone may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Ethanol.
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Latuda Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Latuda?

176 active studies are being conducted to assess the potential of Latuda to ameliorate Mental Depression, Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Mood Disorders
14 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 4, Phase 1, Phase 3
Schizophrenia
108 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 4, Phase 2, Phase 1

Latuda Reviews: What are patients saying about Latuda?

5Patient Review
5/25/2022
Latuda for Schizophrenia With Mood Changes
Once this medicine balanced itself out, I noticed a significant improvement in my condition. I was previously allergic to captyla and Seroquel, but this medication is in a related family and didn't give me the same problems. You will need to take a stimulant with this medication to produce dopamine.
5Patient Review
5/25/2022
Latuda for Schizophrenia With Mood Changes
When I first started taking this medicine, it seemed to make things worse. But after a little while, it evened out and I actually became really sharp. I'm allergic to captyla and Seroquel but this is in the same family-- just a different class. You'll need to take a stimulant with this medication to produce dopamine.
5Patient Review
6/1/2022
Latuda for Bipolar Depression
Out of all the antipsychotics I've tried to treat my bipolar disorder and substance use disorder, Latuda (120mg) has been the most effective. It's helped with my mood swings, focusing, and cravings for drugs and alcohol. If it weren't for this medication, I don't know where I'd be today.
5Patient Review
6/1/2022
Latuda for Bipolar Depression
Out of all the antipsychotics I've tried to treat my Bipolar Disorder and Substance Use Disorder, Latuda (120mg) has been by far the most effective. My mood swings are much better controlled, I can focus again without needing ADHD medication, and my cravings for drugs and alcohol have almost entirely gone away. When I started taking this medication I was 26 years old. Today, at 29 years old, I am clean and sober and doing much better thanks to Latuda.
4.7Patient Review
9/18/2022
Latuda for Bipolar Depression
I've found that Latuda is a really good drug for me. I'm usually not compliant with medications because they tend to sedate me, but I haven't had that issue with this one. It's helped stabilize me and I usually don't experience too many side effects from it. The only thing is that sometimes it gives me insomnia, but other than that it's been great!
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Patient Q&A Section about latuda

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is Latuda is used for?

"Lurasidone is a medication that works in the brain to treat schizophrenia. It is in a class of medications called atypical antipsychotics. It rebalances dopamine and serotonin to improve thinking, mood, and behavior."

Answered by AI

What is the drug Latuda used for?

"Lurasidone is a medication that is used to treat schizophrenia by working on the brain. It is classified as a second generation antipsychotic (SGA) or atypical antipsychotic. Lurasidone helps to improve thinking, mood, and behavior by rebalancing dopamine and serotonin levels."

Answered by AI

Is Latuda a mood stabilizer or antipsychotic?

"Latuda is a medication that alters neurotransmitters in the brain in order to treat conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar depression. It is not a mood stabilizer, but an atypical antipsychotic."

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How does Latuda make you feel?

"Taking Latuda can make you feel very sleepy, which is a common side effect of the drug. Because of this, you shouldn't drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how the drug affects you. Keep in mind that alcohol can also cause you to feel sleepy."

Answered by AI

What does Latuda do for bipolar?

"Latuda is a medication that is used to treat bipolar depression, which is a type of depression that occurs as part of bipolar I disorder. Bipolar I disorder is a condition that involves periods of mania and depression, and people with this condition may experience episodes of major depression."

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