Switching to Latuda?

So I have been on risperidone since October 2008. I started at a very low dose and gradually increased it over the years. In September, my pdoc increased it again to 3mg twice a day. I began to lactate on this dose, so I emailed pdoc who said to go back down to 2mg twice a day. I did and did fine for about 2 weeks, but then the voices and paranoia came back, so I called pdoc who said to go up to 2mg in the morning and 3mg at bedtime. I did this, but the lactation came back.

I saw pdoc today and he decided to switch me to a different med. He wants me to try Latuda next. Anyone have any experience with Latuda? I don't like that there is no generic, but my other choice was Abilify (which pdoc said also had no generic), so I just went with what pdoc wanted to try next.

Hey Squirrel1983- I love Latuda for my bipolar depression, mood swings and that is weight neutral! For me though, it's all about finding the right dose! Best of luck! Btw-I hated Abilify and Risperdal since they made me hungry and not stable with my moods!

My cousin said that it is an amazing med for bipolar.

I wasn't a fan of it. I gave it a good try of about 4 months, and I didn't find it to be that effective, plus, because you have to take it with a significant amount of food, I would vomit at least once a week because I didn't have enough food in my stomach. So after that trial, I asked to be taken off it and put back on Seroquel which I have had very good success with.

I've been taking only 20mg because he is going to have to take me off of it because I can't afford it. The doctor had been giving me samples, but told I couldn't keep taking it. He know I have no insurance so I don't know why he keeps giving these brand name only drugs. However, I have not had any trouble taking it. Was on 40mg but he lowered it after I told him I couldn't take it.

O really like Latuda. Been on for most of this year. 0 weight gain and take it for Schizoaffective bipolar Type.

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I take Latuda and I'm real happy with it. I had some nausea the first few weeks but it went away. It does not cause me weight gain or brain fog like the other APs.......D

I was on Latuda for a few days. I was so dizzy and sick to my stomach. Just my experience! I hope yours is better

People aren't often told you need to take it with food. A lot of doctors forget to let their patients know.

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I've been on latuda for a couple of weeks for a nasty bipolar depressive episode. It hasn't helped yet. I do take it with lunch and do not experience sedation or nausea or other side effects. I just wish it would help! If no improvement in another week, my doc will be increasing the dosage. Good luck with it.

i take 20mg latuda and love it!

Worked great for my bipolar depression too, but had horrible akithisia. Did you get that?