Latuda for Bipolar Disorder User Reviews (Page 3)

• lisa
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 19, 2013

"Absolutely amazing. I have been treated for bipolar/major depression since I was an adolescent. Been on everything under the sun. Some did help-but nothing kept me consistently on an even keel. By the time my Dr gave me samples of Latuda-I had no expectations. For the first time in my adult life I feel normal. My mood is relaxed and happy-I'm sleeping well and no excessive hunger. It does kill your libido-but that is fine with me-I have lost 7 lbs. I started on 40mg and gradually increased to 120mg--I also take 300mg Wellbutrin, 30mg Adderell twice a day and Ativan as needed for anxiety. This medication is life changing."

• five1...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 23, 2015

"Switched to Latuda after suffering a full manic episode. Works so much better than Depakote. No real side effects. Works very well at helping to control my mood-swings and manic energy. Everyone including myself cant believe how well it works for me."

• Jay-1...
• February 28, 2017

"This med had saved my life!!! I was addicted to heroin and xanax trying to always self medicate the effects of bipolar. I tried so many meds and had so many dangerous side effects like a bad rash from lamictal and muscles locking up from 3 other meds and had to get rushed to the hospital to get Benadryl shots. Ever since I've been on this I feel like I did when I was a kid very free and level, no crazy obsessive thoughts or cravings. I have not had a drug craving at all, nor do I want anything to do with drugs bc now that my mind is clear and balanced I have no use for them . This med definitely is the main thing helping me stay sober and it saved me from myself and my thoughts!!!!!"

• jhudora
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 30, 2014

"Amazing medicine! My doctor finally took me of Seroquel and put me on an upped dose of Latuda making my dosage 160 mg instead of 80 mg. I feel great and never better. I've lost 20 lbs in a month! Now I'm stuck at this weight but I did lose most of the weight I gained before. It definitely makes me sleepy but I've heard this goes away soon as your body adjusts. As for the nausea I've found eating small amount before and larger portion after taking the medicine and following it with a ginger pill and milk helps to stop it."

• 20yea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 1, 2013

"I was diagnosed with Bi-Polar II after being told I had Depression for about 2 years. My doctor prescribed me WellButrin, which I am still on and love. Following, I was put on Prozac to "take my edge off" and I took it for 2 years but it gave me horrible nightmares and I am now off of it. My doctor then prescribed me Latuda. I have been on it for about 3-4 weeks and have loved it. Before I was diagnosed with type II I had no idea why I would be so upset one day but feel great with an abundance of energy the next day. It was my cycles. I cycle very frequently, however, the Latuda has helped me stay constant and stable. I don't get upset over stupid things anymore (and they were stupid) and now have a better capability of letting things go."

• NEW...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 7, 2014

"I took Latuda yesterday for the first time. I took it around 5 pm. I couldn't sleep well during the night but that was probably just getting used to the medicine. Went for a walk for exercise felt great. Felt pleasure again. Felt joy and happiness and love."

• SoCal...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 14, 2017

"I'm hoping my comments reaches out to those who like me gave up on medication time and time again as it affected their work outs. As a long distance runner and someone suffering from years of major PTSD and Anxiety, it was nearly impossible to have the stamina to run while on meds. I'd have to grin and bear the struggles of my PTSD without meds during my years of marathon training. Cymbalta and Latuda have been the perfect combination for me. Though Latuda is more for Bi-Polar, it has helped many people with PTSD, like myself. I have no weight gain and I have plenty of stamina to do my running. I'm so grateful to God and my doctor for finding the best program for me. If you're an athlete, help is out there."

• Carpe...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 11, 2012

"This has been a miracle! I went from avoiding everyone and everything even cleaning or talking to friends. I've started doing everything around the house, I've been able to stand up for myself. I'm happy every day. Gone are the I'm having a bad day, only drawback 1st 3 weeks I had to take it at bedtime because I was very nervous and jittery, that subsided, no problems with stomach have not lost any weight but I'm much more active. Like night and day difference. I'm so happy."

• Stable...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 21, 2016

"Latuda has saved my life. I have been on it for two years now and haven't had any bipolar symptoms in that time. I have Type I bipolar and prior to Latuda I had been suffering from severe mixed state, and very suicidal. I was starting to lose hope that I would ever get better. I have had a completely normal life for the past two years. I have had serious stress (huge events!) and have stayed stable through everything. This drug is a miracle. I haven't had any side effects that I can notice - I've got issues with short term memory, but I don't know if that is a function of the bipolar itself or the meds. It's always been an issue. And for me, it isn't crippling, I just lose details."

• Bipolar...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 25, 2016

"Currently take 80mg once a day for bipolar II. Take with food at night, otherwise feel nauseous. Used to be terrified of going out in public (grocery store) and now I no longer feel anxious going shopping by myself. Had extreme road rage, everyone around me made me angry. I have no road rage at all now, even with LA traffic. I can go dancing with my friends and be completely sober, when before I'd have to have a few drinks before I'd even think about stepping out on the dance floor. Latuda has really changed my life I am more social, less irritable, and just a better person to be around."

• Yeatt...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 12, 2014

"I have been telling everyone I trust that this is the best medicine I have ever taken! I have tried everything! I mean everything! I only have a little weight gain and that's it. I'm not tired or exhausted. My crashes are like 5 seconds! Seriously! I'm 44 years old I'm a leisure Body Builder and I'm in shape. I've always been in tune with my body. I always feel if I have a cold coming on and I would fight it before it becomes full blown. I know if I'm getting side effects from medicine which I always have from the other medicines. Latuda does not mess with me sexually either. I recommend this medicine!"

• fluff
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 29, 2019

"I had tried several medications for bipolar disorder and they either made my symptoms worse or caused severe side effects. Latuda has been a miracle for my bipolar, I am stable now and there are no side effects."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 26, 2019

"I've been on latuda for about 5 months. The first month it was fine but then everytime I took it I felt like I am going to jump out of my skin, my mom didnt think I was telling the truth but it almost feel like I'm dying its so uncomfy. The only thing I can do to stop it is go to sleep. But I don't want to sleep all day. I'm going to ask for new meds this week at the doctor. I have given it enough time to get the side effects to go away and it hasn't."

• took...
• May 10, 2014

"I rook risperidone for approximately 1 year for bipolar and although I liked the way it made me feel it increased my hunger and I felt more out of control with my eating. I switched to Latuda and noticed my hunger level went from a 8 to about a 2. I felt more in control of my food intake. Although I still felt hungry it wasn't a strong uncontrollable feeling of the need to eat. I recommend this to someone who likes risperidone but has less need for increased appetite. I am glad they approved this medicine for bipolar disorder. "

• Chubb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 22, 2014

"Amazing medicine. I tried almost everything with no results. I felt hopeless and wanted to die until Latuda. It has made a great difference in my life in less that 3 weeks. I now feel again....amazing! Only draw back is the cost if you do not have insurance but thankfully I do."

• Rebecca...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 20, 2015

"I was on Latuda, for 23 days for my post traumatic stress disorder, manic attacks, etc. At first it seemed to be working. By day 19, I began having uncontrollable muscle shaking. The last day I took it, my throat started closing up. My tongue was stuck to the roof of my mouth. Luckily, I had some Xanax. Otherwise I'd been in the ER. I couldn't sleep, think clearly, or simply sit still. I'm sure for some people this medication is helpful. It scared me, cause I was having problems swallowing, and breathing."

• Grany
• July 12, 2013

"Before Latuda, I had become scared. thought everyone was lying to me. I had become violent, screaming, crying for long periods, sitting in the dark for hours, staying home. I started on 40mg daily. I noticed within 2 days I was thinking clearer and feeling less anxious. I was still having "meltdowns" about every three days, so we went to 80mg six weeks ago. I have been much happier, more productive and sleeping better. I take it at night. The worst side effect I had was swelling around my ankles. But that went away. I'm losing weight. No longer eat in my sleep. It hasn't fixed all, but it has me on the right track to trying to get well. Before Latuda, I didn't care about getting well. I Hope and pray it keeps working."

• Micah
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 24, 2019

"Latuda has been an incredible experience for me. I have been taking it for some time before I was even diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and have a myriad of mental health problems that are moderate to quite severe. Latuda puts a stop to a majority of my symptoms at 120mg (max dose), and those it doesn’t eliminate it makes very manageable. No partner drugs (yet), and no awful side effects. I have recently come across the issue of the cost of the medication and have struggled incredibly because of it. I’m going to be able to take it again starting at 20mg and I’m still ecstatic to have my life back, because Latuda works for me time and time again after missed doses or periods of time where it has been unavailable to me. I would recommend this to anyone who struggles with bipolar/psychosis."

• BPII...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 12, 2014

"I have high hopes for Latuda! Over the past 15 years I have been treated for depression/anxiety disorder/panic attacks, and things would sometimes get a little better, but eventually get worse again. I went through a particularly awful time about a month ago, so my doctor gave me a sample of Latuda. Like many here, I felt extreme exhaustion right away, which would put me straight to sleep. However, it abated a bit after the first few days, and by a week it is not bad I have gained some weight, but I think it's because I've been eating/taking Latuda later at night. (Nothing like what I gained on Abilify) I am also waking up earlier in the morning (7 a.m. instead of my 7:30 alarm) in a good mood!"

• Ladye...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 12, 2019

"I take 60mg of Latuda a day. Been on it for 3 months now. I’ve gained a lot of weight & every time I take it I get super tired two hours afterwards. Other than that I feel AMAZING. I’ve suffered from bipolar disorder since I was 12 years old. I also have extreme paranoia with my bipolar but with my PRN I don’t have to fight my mind anymore. This has set my mood so straight I don’t feel like spending $200 on shoes when I need to pay bills & I don’t sit in my house for weeks wanting my life to end. I haven’t had a mental breakdown in months & I am so happy I found this drug. Although it’s kind of expensive & making me chunky. Lol"

• India...
• November 23, 2013

"I have been taking Latuda 40mg for a month now. I take it with meals as prescribed but I still feel nauseated. I also take Vistaril which helps with my stomach. I'm bipolar, severely anxious, along with manic depression and I found that out of ALL the meds I've tried over the past 15 years, the combination I'm taking( Vistaril 25mg, Latuda 40mg, Neurontin 300 mg 3 x a day) and Topamax 200mg at night have balanced me out very well. I still have my normal social anxieties and that's something I have to face; not a pill. If you are crying out of control, major mood swings, tired, depressed, then Latuda will help you. If you feel sick to your stomach make sure you eat first, then take it. I don't eat much so that's why mine gets upset. "

• owlery
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 23, 2014

"I was on Latuda (started at 40mg and ended at 80mg) for about a month and a half before deciding to switch. The best thing about the Latuda was the significant decrease in my appetite, but that could have been an effect of removing Seroquel from my regimen. When I first started I had a very hard time sleeping due to restlessness but that went away with time. The main issues I had with Latuda were a feeling of "numbness" to the world around me (no desire to do anything or say anything), a definite decrease in my sex drive, and the cost. Neither of my insurance plans will cover it, so unfortunately, it's no longer an option. If you do decide to try it, take it with plenty of food, otherwise you may get nausea."

• abeis
• August 18, 2011

"I am in month 2 of taking Latuda. I have bipolar with psychotic features. When I started Latuda it was bad. I was sleeping all day and night. Then it switched... I was going to sleep at 10pm and would be wide awake at 4 am. I have lost weight since starting it which is welcome due to having gained weight on lithium. My moods are great and any irritability I experience subsides quickly. I have had no psychotic thoughts or actions since I started the Latuda. Even better, it has barely any side effects. I do notice a tiny bit of anxiety and restless legs though. But not every night. REMEMBER TO TAKE WITH 350 CALORIES OF FOOD."

• Wia
• November 24, 2014

"I'm diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder with psychotic features. When I first started this medication about 8 months ago, I would get extremely tired soon after I took it, also nauseous. I have to take it at night. The tiredness put me in a low mood but not depressed. After steadily taking it, my doctor put me on a stimulant and that cancels out the tiredness. Honestly I'm so happy at this point in time and I've come so far. I have a job now and a 4.5 GPA and I volunteer. It really has changed my life. I also lost almost 40 pounds and I feel healthier and love life. If you take this medicine everyday and stick to it, it really works. If I skip I definitely feel very agitated and paranoid and angry. I take 40mg a night, sometimes I do still get nauseous."

• Mr Jo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 15, 2014

"I've been on Latuda for about 6 weeks for Bipolar depression. It is one of the most effective medications that I have taken for depression but I'm dealing with a few side effects that I hope will go away. I have the paradox of extreme tiredness followed by difficulty sleeping. If I take it during the day I will have a few hours of fighting falling asleep. When I take it at night (which is what I do now) after the initial sleepiness wears off I wake up several times and am somewhat restless. Hopefully I will be able to adjust better over time. If you need something that works fast for depression I would recommend."