How is the medication latuda (lurasidone)?

Use 4 Schiz.: Txmt. for Schizophrenia LATUDA (lurasidone) is an atypical antipsychotic indicated for the trxmt. of pt's with schizophrenia. Efficacy was established in five 6-week controlled studies of adult pts with schizophrenia. The effectiveness of LATUDA (lurasidone) for longer-term use, more than 6 wks, has not been established in controlled studies. Therefore, the physician who elects to use LATUDA (lurasidone) for longer use must monitor pt

Dr Fowler agreed

Latuda: Latuda has FDA indications for use with Schizophrenia & for depressive episodes with Bipolar I Disorder. It can be used as monotherapy or as adjunct with lithium or depakote. It has been effective for many.REF: http://www.latuda.com/LatudaPrescribingInformation.pdf

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed