Latuda User Reviews & Ratings

• Opalw...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 18, 2020

For Bipolar Disorder "I have Borderline OCD Anxiety and depression and Latuda changed my world. It took 6 different parts of me that all seemed disconnected and made them one. I stopped living in fear and what if paralysis. I’m in the moment. I’m now the me that’s been trying so hard to surface. I’m withdrawing from 250mg Lamictal, so uncertain what, if any, side effects are present. I take it at night, fall asleep hard, Then wake up early. I feel like I’m waking up to my life, like I’ve been on auto pilot controlled by emotions and delusional overthinking my entire life. Enjoying my life for the first time."

• Duckh...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 22, 2020

For Bipolar Disorder "At age 28 in my first drug rehab, I was diagnosed with bipolar two for the very first time. They instantly prescribed Latuda by a doctor at the rehab and almost instantly for sure I can say at least within the first week I felt a complete turnaround. Maintaining sobriety became easier, my self-esteem grew larger, my social graces and ability to establish and maintain friendships grew, my interpersonal relationships with family and friends were enhanced and my emotional regulation was extremely tolerable and in comparison to before actually quite delightful. I no longer got extremely upset about things. I no longer blew up at people. I started to be able to think about things before I said them instead of just letting it all out and not only regulate myself emotionally but also socially. They started me at 20 mg I am still at 20 mg and I will probably stay at 20 mg for the rest of my life. I love it!!"

• Egg
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 21, 2020

For Bipolar Disorder "First major depression in 1980. Tried first psych med in 1991. Diagnosed bipolar. Taken over 30 meds for treatment resistant depression. Put on 40mg latuda in psych ward this last September. This med lifted a veil that had been obscuring who I was for decades. Overly emotional sometimes. Aware of new feelings and emotions. Desire intimacy from wife often. Have addressed a couple of serious character flaws I was oblivious to. Active and not in bed all day. Working on dose with psychiatrist still. Using lamictal for moods and gabapentin for anxiety. Latuda addressed the treatment resistant depression. I feel that once I clean up the wreckage of my past I can move on and begin a whole new life. I only have about 35 years left so I will make it count. Hard to believe that one little pill could do all of that."

• Lisa
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 4, 2021

For Bipolar Disorder "This is not just a "good" review that companies want you to see. This is a sworn testimony. I am 57 y.o. and have suffered with severe depression my entire life. Ten years ago I was finally diagnosed with Bipolar disorder. I have tried every med known to man. A couple months ago I was put on Latuda. My depression has disappeared. I'm out of bed, living life. I wish I could personally speak to every one of you reading this and beg you to give it a try."

• James
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 14, 2021

For Bipolar Disorder "Got diagnosed with Bi Polar in 2016 and I denied it until a week ago. I woke up and I realized and admitted to myself something is wrong with me. From 2016-2021 (now) I was taking 2 types of medicine and the one that worked the most was Latuda. For 2 years I ran my business and was good. Then I decided to get off it because it was too expensive and I got on Risperidone 2mg. After few months I started experiencing psychosis and delusional thinking and paranoia and STILL I ignored it. I thought it was all normal. So a week agoI realized I need help and I booked an appointment with my doc and yesterday I started taking Latuda 40mg again. Honestly, within 3 hours I felt my brain changing and I became less depressed and my thinking improved. Thats only 1 pill. I am excited to take my medicine and create stability in my life so I can get back to work and winning. PS Take latuda at dinner or morning with 350 calories You got this - never give up! It does get better!"

• Nat
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 3, 2020

For Bipolar Disorder "I started taking Latuda a year ago for my bipolar type 1. I was so depressed, I was unable to do absolutely do anything that I stopped working and had horrible social anxiety. I started with 20mg and went as high as 60 mg. I am now stable with Latuda 40mg and 10mg of Prozac. I feel myself again. I know have the energy to do anything, my anxiety is gone, I can sleep, and I genuinely feel happy. The side effects I felt at first was restlessness and feeling extremely tired and subtle headaches. Now, I usually get tired within 2 hours. I sometimes get panic attacks every 3 months or so. I have lost weight on the medication and finally have energy to workout. I've lost 30 pounds since taking the medicine. Overall, this has worked for me."

• Vanessa
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 9, 2020

For Bipolar Disorder "My husband was diagnosed with bi-polar depression. Many other underlying issues over the years but was put on Latuda 3-4 weeks. Then he started hearing voices & committed suicide. He was so agitated on it. "

• Cherr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 27, 2020

For Bipolar Disorder "Latuda was a NIGHTMARE. Akathisia was so bad it physically hurt. I tried to power through for 3 weeks to see if there was a light at the end of the tunnel but it just continued and got worse. My Dr. took me off of it 3 days ago and besides sweating and jitters I'm back to 'normal'. For some Latuda is a miracle drug, but for me it was a total nightmare that put me into a suicidal, desperate place that I never, ever want to be again. Good luck with your search for peace everyone!"

• Gemi
• November 18, 2014

For Bipolar Disorder "I was suicidal and depressed for months. Feels like years. I'm on Wellbutrin as well but have been for years with no improvement. Latuda at 40 mgs has changed my life in 3 weeks. I'm not manic. I'm just normal and happy. High stress situations don't make me spiral, setbacks aren't out of proportion and damn if I'm not in awe that people live like this naturally and take it for granted."

• shura
• June 1, 2020

For Bipolar Disorder "I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder pretty young, and have been having voices and intense paranoia since I was 13. I didn't get proper treatment for it until I was 18 (teenage stupidity, and all that), and now I am on 120 mg of latuda, 500 mg of lamictal, and 900 mg of gabapentin and I finally feel some relief. I don't have voices anymore. I don't feel scared to go to bed because I think someone is going to kill me. I finally think that I'm a real person. This medication is a literal lifesaver. I have taken many antipsychotics, seroquel, zyprexa, risperadal, and abilify, as well as half a dozen antidepressants since I was a little kid, nothing has worked. I do not care though, as I finally can think clearly for the first time in my life. I have had some problems with anxiety during taking this med, but I was diagnosed with panic disorder + generalized anxiety disorder long ago. I have not experienced any negative side effects and I have gained no weight. In fact, I have lost 60 lbs"

• Toad
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 9, 2020

For Bipolar Disorder "I've been on Llatuda for about 5 days for bipolar (20mg). All I can say is that I have a myriad of issues, thyroid, fybromyalgia, bipolar, just to name a few. This medication works so well for me! I had tried so many of the other meds throughout my lifetime. This is one medication that I could quickly tell, was helping me a lot. I had severe apathy and could have cared less if I'd wake up in the morning. Now, I actually feel like getting some things done (usually I do not have enough time) I felt HOPELESS before this drug. It feels nice to get up again and start my day."

• sheil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 7, 2014

For Bipolar Disorder "I don't review medicines often, but thought this might be valuable. Love this medicine, been on everything, like most of us. I take it as monotherapy for bipolar II. No bad side effects. When first started, I had a headache for a few days. That went away completely and now it helps prevent them. I also tire a little more upon exertion, but not too much. I feel slightly shaky, but even that has improved. In the beginning I had slightly restless sleep, but now have great sleep, with pleasant dreams. I feel normal, calm, happy and stable. I have NEVER felt this way. Definitely not manic at all. I have not gained or lost weight. I have no nausea and my cognition is good. I hope this helps. Give this medicine a try."

• Stabl...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 19, 2013

For Bipolar Disorder "I have Bipolar Disorder II, diagnosed 4 years ago. I've taken a wide variety of medicines during that time. In my experience, many medications are good for ending a manic episode, but nothing has ever helped me with the ensuing, longer-lasting depressions. 3 months ago my psych suggested Latuda, and I agreed with zero expectations of success. The result has been miraculous. Within a week of starting, all negative feelings were gone. I experience nausea when I take it, but that is a small price to pay for such a major shift in my well-being. My appetite remains normal, and I've lost 5 pounds since starting Latuda because I have motivation to exercise again. Highly recommended to anyone who is BP II and wants to break out of depression."

• TheLi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 30, 2019

For Bipolar Disorder "Latuda has been a game changer for me. I am a functioning highly anxious super bipolar human. I have taken a lot of different meds over the years including Seroquel, Lamictal, Zyprexa, and Risperdal, all of which caused extreme fatigue and minor weight gain. Since taking Latuda, the little bit of weight came off and my mood has mostly stabilized. The only downside to this that I have found is that if I take it on an empty stomach in the a.m. and skip breakfast, nausea and vomiting is almost a guaranteed. Sometimes I'm not in the mood to eat when I wake up but meh. Take it at night I guess to avoid that. I would recommend Latuda to anyone with Bipolar disorder as it has brought me many positive changes."

• fullo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 4, 2019

For Bipolar Disorder "I'm the type to lurk the review section and man... I never thought I would be one of those people to actually review a medication. This medication completely ruined me, it really did. I consider this medication to be the evil, it made everything worse. I stopped taking it about a week ago and I'm still recovering, I'm still horribly suicidal. Yep that's right, this medication made me suicidal. I've been having mental breakdowns every single day because of how this medication made me feel. I'm waiting for my brain to go back to its original working order. It just messed up my entire view of life and I regret ever putting this horrible medication into my body. This experience has scarred me for life and I will never forget it, it has truly messed me up. I got the horrible Akathisia side effect and this medication really tested the limits of me mentally. I can barely sleep anymore I'm sorry if I scared you, but this is just only my experience. Best of luck to you"

• Kaleo
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 13, 2014

For Bipolar Disorder "I'm on 200mg Lamictal and 150mg Wellbutrin for bipolar II with mania controlled and depression affecting my daily life. Added 20mg of Latuda 3 weeks ago and I've seen massive improvement. I went from sitting at home on the couch all the time to going out and applying for jobs and completing many projects around the house. It does come with drowsiness, works better than my prescribed sleep medication, and some nausea but food solves that. I don't know if my dosage will be increased but I feel great now with all my other medications plus the Latuda. Overall the pros make the cons nonexistent in my eyes."

• kate
• February 14, 2020

For Bipolar Disorder "I’ve had much trouble with medication in past and was finally diagnosed with treatment resistant bipolar. Latuda has seem to be the only medication to help me. Within days it improved my mood, I went from lying in bed for hours unable to move because I was so depressed to getting up early every morning and walking a few miles. I felt so lifted, and it was the greatest feeling. Unfortunately though after a few months it would just stop working, but when my dosage was upped I’d go back to feeling good again. It could be due to my treatment resistant, but that and weight gain are the only issues I’ve had with Latuda. Unfortunately I have gained a lot of weight on this medication, but I don’t struggle with depressive episodes, mood instability, or suicidal thoughts anymore."

• jalli...
• November 27, 2013

For Bipolar Disorder "Latuda has changed my life. I've been treated with everything under the sun since I was 20 years old. Within days of taking the Latuda I felt like a normal person. I don't know if I EVER felt so genuinely happy, light-hearted, motivated to make life changes. It's like a miracle. I don't experience any side effects. I don't feel tremendously hungry either, as I have with other anti psychotics. I only hope it continues to keep my bipolar at bay. "

• Marcus
• August 27, 2020

For Bipolar Disorder "I have Bipolar 2, PTSD, anxiety, fibromyalgia, depression and OCD. I try to find a pill to fix most of my problems and finally found LATUDA. It is like finding gold. My life change completely since I started to take this medication. I gain about 35 pounds but it looks great on me because I was skinny. Its very expensive, around 236$ a month but I live in Canada and the government pays 80% of my prescription."

• bpgc
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 8, 2015

For Bipolar Disorder "Been on Latuda for 2 months and for the first time in years I feel happy and content plus I'm not flip flopping between mad confusion to hyperactive depression anymore. It gives me that second to think before I react and that has been all the time I need to see where I could go down the angry paranoid path or CHOOSE to take another route. My anxiety is almost gone with or without benzo's. I smile and have a positive outlook on things now. The only reason I didn't give it a 10 is as of now it creates a very uncomfortable energy almost like I can't keep still. So worth it to me I can deal with that. I have been on all the anti crazy and bat shit loony meds out there and this so far has been the best."

• Biskits
• April 9, 2015

For Bipolar Disorder "I first started latuda at 40mg and it had zero effect. My dose was increased to 80mg and within two days, every single last bit of noise in my head disappeared completely. My focus is excellent now and my life has literally changed because of this drug. My energy is put into things that are important like a clean house and a clean body and I am so happy all the time now. I can't believe how excellent this drug is and I am so happy I was given the right dose to help me live a better life. I'm actually ready to face the world again and get off of disability and go back to work! I CAN'T DESCRIBE HOW MUCH THIS DRUG HAS CHANGED MY LIFE POSITIVELY. Complete 180 degree turnaround!"

• Dan
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 1, 2020

For Bipolar Disorder "I have a long history of hard to treat depression as well as a bipolar diagnosis and Complex PTSD. Latuda freed me from the depression when nothing else would and was nothing short of life-changing. I found the first couple of days adjusting to it uncomfortable but worth getting through."

• guest...
• December 22, 2013

For Bipolar Disorder "For over a year I experimented with many different medicines for my Bipolar Depression without success until I started Latuda 3 months ago. I started at 20mgs, and am now at 80mgs and will be staying at this dosage. My depression has lifted, it has helped tremendously with my cognition (my brain 'fog), and I am an active participant in my own life now. As long as I take it at night with a meal or snack, I don't experience any side effects. If you take on an empty stomach, it makes you nauseous. The maker of Latuda has a patient assistance program as well. Overall, it has been a miracle for me!"

• Anonymous
• May 11, 2014

For Bipolar Disorder "I've been taking Latuda for about 2 months now. I enjoy life again, everyday I wake up feeling better than before. The intensity of feelings is amazing, I feel alive for the first time. No bad side effects as of now"

• anony...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 1, 2019

For Schizophrenia "I was insane, psychotic- atypical psychotic, talking to myself, feeling incredibly awful in so many ways and getting anxiety from losing my mind, Latuda has given me sanity, I can't rate it more highly, it has completely gotten rid of the psychosis and cleared my mind it is unbelievable. It hasn't caused weight gain like other anti-psychotics, it hasn't caused sleepiness like other anti-psychotics and altogether I have no side effects. live-saver."