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How long does latuda (lurasidone) take to work?

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Dr. Ruth Seaman answered

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Depends: Completely depends on what you are taking it for, and if you are a responder. Please visit with your prescribing psychiatrist for excellent questions like this one.

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Answered 6/17/2019

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Latuda: May take 3 to 4 weeks at an appropriate dose for you to see effects and possibly 2 to 3 months to see full effects. REF: https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Treatment/Mental-Health-Medications/Lurasidone-(Latuda)

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

How long does latuda (lurasidone) take to work?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ruth Seaman answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

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