LATUDA Reviews ( LURASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE)Average Rating: 2.6 (306 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare LATUDA with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR LATUDA | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | Bipolar 1 and Schizoaffective | None so far. | I am seeing a new psych dr for schizoaffective disorder and he suggested this med to try to cut down on hallucinations. So far, so good. I like it. It has a calming effect like Xanax. | F | 58 | 2 weeks 40mg 1X day | 11/14/2023 | 5 | Bipolar 2 | some shaking and severe anxiety which had to be addressed | This was a game changer for me. On 40 mg it made me very anxious but help really well with the depression. I was put on lexapro for the anxiety because it has a sedating affect on me and it worked. We played with both doses for a while and settled on 40mg latuda and 10 lexapro and that was the secret sause for me, I wouldnt change anything. | M | 54 | 6 years 40mg 1X day | 8/20/2022 | 5 | Bipolar depression | Stiffness | It's changed my life ! Saving my life ! I now want to be apart of life , experience life . No psychosis, no intrusive thoughts .No Paranoia . No delusions . Love it ! I think I'm gonna give my psych a virtual hug | F | 45 | 14 days 40mg 1X day | 4/26/2022 | 5 | BP II depression | Sometimes restless, restless legs around bedtime, night sweats (but also in menopause so it's likely just contributing factor) | So far this has been a game changer! I was rapid cycling to 2 weeks of depression every month and tired of the cycle-so bad at points I wouldn't shower, couldn't go to work or barely get out of bed. But with the Latuda it was almost immediately the opposite - within a few doses I was motivated again, interested in doing things around the house, and leaving it to run errands, etc. I do have concerns about negative possible side effects so am being watchful for them but at this point I'm happy my Dr prescribed and doing extremely well | F | 51 | 7 weeks 20mg 1X day | 3/23/2022 | 5 | BPD1 w/ Dysphoric Mania | 20mg instantly made the worst symptoms I had go away. The doc and I went to 40 after a week and I still have had some anger/depression abnd panic attacks. Since I'm avoiding stimulants and benzos we're going to 60mg. Mostly a wonder drug for me, and I hope if you need it to be it works as well. | M | 36 | 1 months 40 mg 1X day | 10/21/2021 | 5 | Schizoaffective | Weight Gain, Increased Hunger, Breasts more Dense and Heavy, Knocks me out. | Taken combined with Lamotrigine The voices have left. Relief. Sad though since second increase now to 60 mg in less than a year. I've been on many medications. Reactions to most. From trouble breathing (Invega), TD (Haldol, Ambilify), breast lactation (Forgot while in acute ward), circulation where half body numb when laying on side, if on left side, right side numbed, (Invega), tongue rolling (Haldol, Ambilify), difficult swallowing (Haldol), Manic feeling like wanted to jump out if own skin. A sensation so aweful to where you felt yucky in skin. Had to pace non stop until my legs and I collapsed with exhaustion. Medical term starts with an A, forgot it A competent psych told me what others mistakened as mania. I actually suffer from depression but medication before made me too hyper)(Haldol) enlarged liver (Depakote ER), involuntary sounds like horse from wind leaving, hard to explain but embarrassing (Ambilify), upper respiratory in sinuses getting congested had to take allergy medication (Seroquel), coughing from constant mucus projection(Olanzapine). Needless to say not good stuff. But my symptoms are hell, and I wish this stuff was less expensive. It is a miracle worker for me. So gentle, livable side affects considering the hell these past 12 years have been trying other stuff. The negative talk stopped as did the whispers. Helped so much on depression without making me super happy or numb. I still feel emotions which is important but I can deal with it better now. | F | 44 | 11 months 40 1X day | 6/29/2021 | 5 | Bipolar disorder | I have experienced little to no side effects. My hair and skin may b a tad dryer than usual. | I've been on more than ten medications for bipolar disorder. This is the only one I've ever been able to take without losing me as person or feeling like a guinea pig. | F | 35 | 3 months 30mg 1X day | 1/11/2021 | 5 | Depression, bipolar depression | Slight hypomania, brief nausea in the beginning before I learned to take it with dinner | This is a really good medicine specifically for bipolar depression. It touches and treats my bipolar depression in a way almost no other antipsychotic or antidepressant does. Very few side effects even at the maximum 160 mg dose (two 80 mg pills a day). Absolutely zero weight gain, no effect on libido, and helps me get up out of bed and on with my day. I believe it is more effective than Seroquel for depression and has a much more tolerable side-effect profile. | M | 37 | 160 mg 1X day | 11/26/2019 | 5 | Borderline personality/Dysthymia | Euphoria, agitation | I think that the pharmas company are trying to put Latuda down. I'm a kinesiologist and naturopath from Canada, it's not normal that I'm the only one that takes Latuda, Prozac, Adderall XR, lamictal and zopiclone. Everyone, all my clients, people in detox therapies, are on Seroquel and citalopram (celexa) or Lexapro (cipralex in Canada). It makes them lazy, they miss apointments, they dont want to exercise and stimulant users relaps. I think that they are trying to make a zombie nation so the richs get more rich. I'm wide awake, hyperfuntional, stable mood, sense of well-being. It's the kind of med that you need to adjust the dosage depending on the months. Sometimes 20 mg is enough, and sometimes i need 40 mg. | M | 39 | 4 months 40 1X day | 2/8/2019 | 5 | Bipolar Depression | I am not able to be in areas that temps seem to be above 76F for prolonged times. I loose breath if I take a hot shower, if it’s hot outside, I tend to stay inside. No other side effects ever experienced. | This medication has saved me from my manic depression issues whereas I would stay in bed for a week and a half, not even worrying if I showered. No weight gain and have a sexual drive. I started at 40MG and over 2 years, increased to 160MG. | M | 35 | 2 years 160MG MAX | 7/20/2018 | 5 | Bipolar-depression | No negative effects except mild upset stomach in the morning..i eat something and it goes away | This medicine has been the best! I have been in geodon for 10 years..its also wonderful but i noticed my depresion was getting worse..so the dr. Gave me latuda to take along with my geodon and im feeling great again! | F | 40 | 1 months 40mg | 5/28/2018 | 5 | Bipolar II and PTSD | Loss of appetite and weight loss. I have gained so much weight over the years from other anti-psychotics (Seroquel, Abilify, Zyprexa) that I figured I would have no problem taking Latuda with 350 calories. Boy have I been surprised! I have lost 12 pounds so far. Some days I have to force myself to eat the 350 calories with it, but I do because otherwise I get sick to my stomach. | I feel happier, healthier, and more confident than I have in years. Others have noticed this as well. I no longer have even suicidal ideation which had been a near constant companion for 20 years. I have energy, motivation, and don't want to sleep and/or eat all the time. It is wonderful. I take Latuda with several other medications: Effexor XR, Neurotin, Lamictal, Prazosin. Seems to be a winning combination for me. | F | 38 | 90 days 60 1X day | 12/19/2017 | 5 | Bipolar Disorder | Starting out, I loved Latuda. My mood went from miserable, borderline suicidal somedays, I don't want want to leave my room to hiking with my fiancé, taking day trips, spending time with family and friends and most importantly I was smiling and laughing again! The downside was I had some side effects that weren't so pleasant. Early on I experienced stomach aches and nausea to the point where I was standing over the toilet for an hour waiting to throw up. I had headaches and fatigue alongside the stomach pains so I spent a lot of time face down on my bed crying into a pillow. While I had a friend who had the same problem and was given medication for her stomach to use as needed, my doctor decided instead to not increase my Latuda dose as planned. At that point I believe I was at 25 mg so rather than up it to 50 mg we waited. My doctor also tried to address my symptoms in relation to situations. So I was told I needed to drink more water, as much as possible when I'm exercising or spending time outdoors. Often times my headaches and fatigue could be linked to being overheated so by going for a simple walk on a warm day, that's enough to do it. Drink water! Even if it's not that hot outside or you're just doing your daily routine, stay hydrated. My stomach pains and nausea went away once we slowed down the dosage increase and spread it out very very gradually. I had an occasional upset stomach once or twice in the process but it was nothing like before and it lasted a matte | All medications have a lengthy list of potential side effects and Latuda is no different. If you're bipolar or schizophrenic and you try Latuda and you feel like yourself again, you feel more balanced, happy, outgoing or you think it's doing what it needs to be doing (I'm not 100% sure how it works for schizophrenia but you get the idea) but you experience side effects, it's not over. Finding a good medication is not easy and it takes adjusting and sometimes adding and subtracting something else with it. If your extremely nauseas, tell your doctor you need something for nausea or possibly a lower dose. If you're having headaches or fatigue, take a look at your daily activities and see if you're possibly overheating. Try drinking more water during and after activities, a cool shower if you feel hot, resting in a cool dark room. Tell your doctor if it's too much to handle. For leg spasms or cramping or if you find your hands are shaking, tell your doctor and they can give you something to stop it. And if you're still experiencing some mood swings, talk to your doctor about them and ask him or her if it could be low blood sugar and if a snack and glass of water could help. Also, very important, remember you need to take Latuda with a meal. It only works to its fullest extent when there's food in your belly. I take mine with dinner and then take my night time meds later on around 8 o clock. SIt's also important to point out, if you consume alcohol with Latuda in your system, it r | F | 26 | 90 days 60 mg | 9/7/2017 | 5 | Bipolar and Depression | In the first day or two I was very tired. That was then. Now 2 weeks later I dont feel no side effects. | When my doctor told me she wanted to to try latuda , Right away I was thinking oh great another antidepressant drug that's not going to do nothing for me. Little did I know I was so wrong. Since taking latuda I feel very stable, I do not have suicidal thoughts, my energy has increased alot, and I am actually able to hold a conversation with people. Before I would never want to leave my bed. Now I am going out and I have become an active member of society. I am 28 and I feel like I just started living. I am so greatful and happy that I tried it out because it was definitely worth it. So glad that I have found something out there for me to want to live again. | F | 28 | 14 days 40 mg | 5/12/2017 | 5 | Negative thoughts, voices, anxiety | No side effects | I took this drug with a positive mind. I did not have any side effects. It really calmed me down and made me feel dreamlike and enveloped and safe. It gives you a sense of calm and feeling that everything glows. | F | 33 | 1 years 160 MG 1X day | 4/23/2017 | 5 | Severe PTSD , severe depression | I have been severely depressed and nothing was working. I had so much critical self talk I couldn't stop. Latuda has been a wonder medication for me. I have tolerated it well which is unusual for me because I have so many allergic reactions to medications. I realized the other day how much more fun and carefree I have been and it's because of the Latuda. I am now able to work through issues in counseling and feel like my life is just beginning. Do feel a bit restless when I first take it then want to crash. It's best to take before bed. | Thank you | F | 58 | 10 days 20mg | 3/28/2017 | 5 | Major Depression Bipolar 2 PTSD | None that I know. This is very rare for me because of all the medications I have been on over the past 25 years, I have either had side effects or allergic reactions. I am also currently taking Wellbutrin SR and Ativan. | This medication has brought me back to life!! I started feeling better after about two days. Initially, I didn't have much hope because I have been on 15 antidepressants over 25 years. I have more energy, I am able to think more clearly, I want to get out and do things and I am sleeping more than 2 to four hours per night which had been going on for a very long time. l am still feeling some depression, but NOTHING like I had. I feel like I came out of a coma, am starting to feel like I did 25 years ago I just hope that I don't develop any side effects/allergic reaction, because to me this is a MIRACLE DRUG!! I have also, lost 3 of the nine pounds I gained while taking Remeron for three months. The only problem I am having now is with my insurance company that want me to have been on and failed on two other medications of this category. I said that I will not do that, this is the fifth medication I have been on since April. Previously I would not have had the energy or be able to think clearly enough to advocate for myself. I also have my psychiatrist and a women with the insurance company advocating for me as well which I am so grateful for!! I just got a phone call from the wonderful person at my insurance company.....they have APPROVED THE LATUDA FOR ME FOR THREE YEARS!!!! I am so happy because I thought it would be a prolonged fight instead just took four days!!! | F | 58 | 3 weeks 20 MG 1X day | 8/18/2016 | 5 | Bipolar Disorder 1 | Nausea, vomiting, dizziness | F | 38 | 4 months 80mg | 6/24/2016 | 5 | PTSD | First few days horrible side effects and felt way worse depressed after the 6 th day noticed a huge difference. No longer on 6 pills. Just one. This medication in combination with my therapy has chamged my life. No side effects other than must tale with food or I get sick. | F | 31 | 2 weeks 40mg 1xada | 4/30/2016 | 5 | Major Depression/ Anxiety | Hair loss. | This medication has changed my life for the better. I am the most stable I have ever been in my life. My anxiety has decreased and I have more motivation and a positive outlook on life. | F | 31 | 1 years 60 mg | 1/17/2016 |
LATUDA ( LURASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE): This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, depression associated with bipolar disorder). Lurasidone helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It may also help to decrease hallucinations (hearing/seeing things that are not there). In addition, this medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level. Lurasidone is a psychiatric medication that belongs to the class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. FDA Approval Date: 2012-04-26 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)