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Latuda (lurasidone) is an antipsychotic medication that works by changing the effects of chemicals in the brain. It is not known how these changes impact a person's mood or behavior.
Latuda is FDA-approved to treat schizophrenia in adults. It is also used to treat depression associated with bipolar I disorder.
Take Latuda exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Latuda should be taken with food.
Use Latuda regularly to get the most benefit. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.
It may take several weeks before your symptoms improve. Keep using the medication as directed and tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve.
Serious side effects of Latuda:
dizziness, fainting, fast or pounding heartbeats;
agitation, hostility, confusion, thoughts about hurting yourself;
seizure (convulsions);
fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms, sores in your mouth and throat;
high blood sugar (increased thirst, increased urination, hunger, dry mouth, fruity breath odor, drowsiness, dry skin, blurred vision, weight loss);
very stiff (rigid) muscles, high fever, sweating, confusion, fast or uneven heartbeats, tremors, feeling like you might pass out;
trouble swallowing; or
twitching or uncontrollable movements of your eyes, lips, tongue, face, arms, or legs.
Less serious side effects of Latuda
drowsiness;
feeling restless;
nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, loss of appetite;
blurred vision;
weight gain;
breast swelling or discharge;
missed menstrual periods; or
decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm.
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