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Old Feb 01, 2014, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Capriciousness View Post
Abilify is category B
Abilify is category C in the United States. However, Latuda (lurasidone) is category B, and recently it was FDA approved for the treatment of bipolar depression. Dr. John just did a write up about it earlier this month, here.

I give Latuda two thumbs up because it has a very low side effect profile. I recommend taking it at night, with a snack, 1 to 3 hours prior to bedtime, as in many it can help initiate sleep. Ambien and the other prescription sleep aids are category C.

Here is helpful article: Psychiatric Disorders During Pregnancy - Massachusetts General Hospital, Center for Women's Mental Health

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