Latuda

Schizophrenia, Mood Disorders

Treatment

2 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Latuda

What is Latuda

Lurasidone

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Lurasidone 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.

Latuda

is 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 Patients

Lurasidone 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 body

Lurasidone 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 - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral

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 - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral

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

Early Phase 1, Phase 4, Phase 2, Phase 1, Not Applicable, Phase 3

Schizophrenia

94 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 4, Phase 1, Phase 2

Latuda Reviews: What are patients saying about Latuda?

5

Patient 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.

5

Patient 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.

5

Patient 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.

5

Patient 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.

4.7

Patient 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!

4.7

Patient Review

9/18/2022

Latuda for Bipolar Depression

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!

3

Patient Review

1/21/2022

Latuda for Bipolar Depression

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.

3

Patient Review

1/21/2022

Latuda for Bipolar Depression

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.

2.7

Patient Review

1/19/2022

Latuda for Bipolar Depression

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.

2.7

Patient Review

8/25/2022

Latuda for Bipolar Depression

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.

2.7

Patient Review

1/19/2022

Latuda for Bipolar Depression

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.

2.7

Patient Review

8/25/2022

Latuda for Bipolar Depression

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.

1.7

Patient Review

6/28/2022

Latuda for Bipolar Depression

In my experience, this medication did nothing whatsoever. I might as well have taken a sugar pill.

1.7

Patient Review

6/28/2022

Latuda for Bipolar Depression

In my opinion, this medication is totally ineffective. I would have been better off taking a sugar pill.

1

Patient Review

4/26/2022

Latuda for Bipolar Depression

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.

1

Patient Review

5/13/2022

Latuda for Schizophrenia

I would not recommend this medication to anyone with schizophrenia. It made me incredibly tired, lethargic, and confused the day after taking it.

1

Patient Review

8/10/2022

Latuda for Bipolar Depression

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.

1

Patient Review

10/24/2022

Latuda for Bipolar Depression

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.

1

Patient Review

4/26/2022

Latuda for Bipolar Depression

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.

1

Patient Review

5/13/2022

Latuda for Schizophrenia

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.

1

Patient Review

8/10/2022

Latuda for Bipolar Depression

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.

1

Patient Review

10/24/2022

Latuda for Bipolar Depression

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.
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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."

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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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Clinical Trials for Latuda

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Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Schizophrenia

18 - 65
All Sexes
Nashville, TN

The central hypothesis is this: DMN connectivity can be modulated with inhibitory cTBS when delivered on an accelerated treatment schedule. This study seeks to provide evidence that accelerated, network-targeted inhibitory stimulation of the DMN leads to both altered network activity and a concomitant behavioral change in cognitive performance in individuals with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. This study will also compare the effect of inhibitory cTBS in healthy individuals, as it may also lead to both altered network activity and a behavioral change in cognitive performance in individuals without schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. If successful, this study will have identified a safe, effective, and broadly applicable treatment for cognitive impairment in schizophrenia that has potential for translation into many other psychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital

Heather Ward, MD

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Emraclidine for Schizophrenia

18 - 65
All Sexes
Little Rock, AR

Schizophrenia is a common and severe psychiatric illness characterized by extreme disturbances of cognition and thought, affecting language, perception and sense of self. This study will assess adverse events, change in disease activity, and how oral emraclidine moves through the body in adult participants with schizophrenia Emraclidine is an investigational drug being developed for the treatment of schizophrenia. Participants are placed in one of two parts, Part A or Part B, where each group will receive a different treatment. Participants will receive either oral emraclidine or placebo. Approximately 258 participants will be enrolled across roughly 32 sites in the United States. Participants in Part A will be assigned to one of multiple ascending doses of emraclidine or placebo administered orally for 14 days or up to 21 days. Participants in Part B will receive Emraclidine or placebo administered orally for up to 42 days. Participants will be followed for 30 days after the last dose of the study drug. There may be higher treatment burden for participants in this trial compared to their standard of care. Participants will attend regular visits during the study at a hospital or clinic. The effect of the treatment will be checked by medical assessments, blood tests, checking for side effects and completing questionnaires.

Phase 2
Recruiting

Woodland International Research Group /ID# 275747 (+6 Sites)

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