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How does latuda (lurasidone) work in treating bipolar disorder?
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Latuda (lurasidone) : Blocks dopamine receptors. Bipolar is a chemical imbalance of too much dopamine in the central nervous system/brain. So Latuda (lurasidone) is like an umbrella that makes a downpour bearable to a sprinkle. In general this is true of all second generation antipsychotics eg Abilify, Risperdal, Zyprexa, Seroquel, Geodon, and others. Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology- best at this w/ illustrations!(In Amazon)
Answered 10/16/2017
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Primarily Depressive: sx's. 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. REF: http://www.latuda.com/LatudaPrescribingInformation.pdf
Answered 11/28/2017
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