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Will probably be starting latuda (lurasidone)..am well controlled diabetic...what have any dr's seen in prescribing latuda (lurasidone) to diabetics..has blood sugar been ok?

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Usually: Latuda, (lurasidone) like any atypical antipsychotic can cause increased blood sugar. However, studies have shown that it's less likely to than some others in that class.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 10/18/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Latuda: may cause increases in blood sugar. But taking it does not mean that blood sugar control needs to decrease.

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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