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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
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 1 uses like Mood Disorders .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 ContraindicationsCondition
Risk Level
Notes
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
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.
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
Schizophrenia
176 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 3, Phase 2, Early Phase 1, Phase 4, Phase 1
Mood Disorders
23 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3, Early Phase 1, Phase 4, Phase 1
Latuda Reviews: What are patients saying about Latuda?
5Patient Review
5/25/2022 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 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 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 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 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!
4.7Patient Review
9/18/2022 Latuda has been a really good drug for me. I'm usually pretty noncompliant when it comes to medication because I've had drugs in the past that just numb me out. But Latuda hasn't sedated me at all. I feel pretty stable on it most of the time. The only downside is that it gives me a little bit of insomnia. But other than that, it's been great!
3Patient Review
1/21/2022 I was hopeful that this would help me, and it did for a little while. But then the effects started to wear off, and I stopped taking it because I don't want to risk having seizures.
3Patient Review
1/21/2022 This medication initially helped, but then the effects seemed to wear off. I'm no longer taking it because I don't want to risk having a seizure.
2.7Patient Review
1/19/2022 I experienced awful tremors while taking this medication. It helped stabilize my mood for a short period of time, but every few nights I would have uncontrollable arm movements and restlessness that kept me awake for hours on end. Additionally, it's quite expensive.
2.7Patient Review
8/25/2022 I had a terrible experience with this drug. I felt restless and exhausted at the same time, which made it hard to focus or get anything done. All I wanted was to lay in bed and hope the feeling would go away.
2.7Patient Review
1/19/2022 The tremors this caused were really bad. They helped stabilize my mood for a short while, but then I'd have these uncontrollable arm movements that kept me up all night long. And it's so expensive! If it weren't for the side effects, I would've liked it much better.
2.7Patient Review
8/25/2022 This was a terrible experience. I felt restless and exhausted at the same time. It was hard to focus or think clearly. All I wanted to do was lay in bed and hope the feeling would go away.
1.7Patient Review
6/28/2022 In my experience, this medication did nothing whatsoever. I might as well have taken a sugar pill.
1.7Patient Review
6/28/2022 In my opinion, this medication is totally ineffective. I would have been better off taking a sugar pill.
1Patient Review
4/26/2022 I was only able to get four or five hours of sleep before being woken up by this treatment. It caused severe insomnia and horrible sensations in my legs. I've since switched to tolep which has been much more effective.
1Patient Review
5/13/2022 I would not recommend this medication to anyone with schizophrenia. It made me incredibly tired, lethargic, and confused the day after taking it.
1Patient Review
8/10/2022 I experienced a lot of negative side effects from this drug, including panic attacks, difficulty breathing, sweating, muscle pain and cramping, and dizziness. I would not recommend it to anyone.
1Patient Review
10/24/2022 This medicine caused an alarming number of seizures which has resulted in permanent brain damage for me. Do your research before taking any medication, there are definitely better options out there.
1Patient Review
4/26/2022 I was only able to get four or five hours of sleep before being jolted awake again. I felt awful the next day, like I had never slept at all. And on top of that, I experienced horrible sensations in my legs. Tolep is much better for me.
1Patient Review
5/13/2022 This medication made my condition worse. The next day I was tired, confused, and couldn't function. Do not take this if you have schizophrenia.
1Patient Review
8/10/2022 This drug has caused me a lot of problems. I've had panic attacks, trouble catching my breath, excessive sweating, muscle pain and cramping, and spasms in my pelvic area. I've also been feeling dizzy and nauseous. So far, there's been no change in mood. I'm really worried that this drug will kill people if they keep taking it.
1Patient Review
10/24/2022 Unfortunately, this medicine led to me having multiple seizures and now I have permanent brain damage. Please don't make the same mistake I did; there are other options available that are safer.
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."
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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."
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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."
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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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