Taking Latuda (lurasidone): Lurasidone works in the brain to treat schizophrenia. It is also known as a second generation antipsychotic (SGA). It rebalances dopamine & serotonin to improve thinking, mood, & behavior. Reduces Symptoms of schizo. Hallucinations & Delusions- beliefs that are not true. Latuda increase the risk of wt. gain, high blood sugar, & increase hemoglobin A1c . MD must check blood.
Answered 10/16/2017
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Latuda. I haven't: used Latuda - but patient's have. Results were good. Latuda is an atypical antipsychotic medication. 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. Biggest problem was nausea -so it should be taken w meal. REF: http://www.latuda.com/LatudaPrescribingInformation.pdf
Answered 11/28/2017
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