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A member asked:
Is latuda (lurasidone) good for schizoaffective disorder?
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Latuda (lurasidone): It is a very effective antipsychotic mood stabilizer which may reduce the risk of diabetes in persons with mental disorders. Many persons gain weight with those type of compounds, increasing the risk of developing obesity and high blood sugar. Latuda (lurasidone) is one medication with lower potential to produce metabolic syndrome (obesity, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, hyperglycemia)
Answered 10/18/2018
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Latuda (lurasidone): As effective as other psychotropics but with less negative impact on metabolic parameters.
Answered 5/8/2016
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Schizoaffective D/O: Although Schizoaffective Disorder is not listed as an FDA indication for Latuda, it can be used effectively off-label.
Answered 10/20/2018
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