Latuda User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• India...
• November 23, 2013

For Bipolar Disorder "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

For Bipolar Disorder "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

For Bipolar Disorder "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

For Bipolar Disorder "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

For Bipolar Disorder "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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 28, 2013

For Bipolar Disorder "I started taking 20 mg of Latuda in addition to the 900 mg of Lithium that I've been on for over 10 years. Even before the dosage was increased to 40 mg after one week, I noticed a difference in my mood: I became less depressed, wanted to do things like cleaning up, less withdrawn, and the suicidal thoughts disappeared. My sleeping is still not as good as it should be however even with the 25 mg of Seroquel which I sleep very poorly without. I also take Lorazepam as needed for anxiety. I am starting on 80 mg dosage of Latuda shortly, and if all goes well my psych said the Lithium may eventually be dropped."

• Dano
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 17, 2019

For Bipolar Disorder "I have been on Latuda since it first came out onto the market. Before Latuda, I had several suicide attempts, and had been on many medications. The result, of my progress, was almost instantly, after I started taking the Latuda. I truly believe that the Latuda is what has helped me become stable. It seems that it was almost instantly I saw positive results from starting the Latuda. The ruminating thoughts had slowed down enough that I could soon focus on what I was thinking and doing. With having my focus back, I could then place my thoughts on getting better. With having the control of my thoughts again, I have been able to live a productive life. I truly feel and believe it is my starting the Latuda that saved my life. Thank you so much!"

• AMK
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 2, 2016

For Bipolar Disorder "This medicine has changed my life!! I have battled depression for years. Although my psychiatrist had me on more than 1 antidepressant I would still have days I would get up and be in a black hole. I never knew how long it would last - days or weeks. My diagnosis was Major Depressive Disorder - Reoccurring. I just couldn't understand with all the meds why I still struggled so much with the monster of depression. I talked to my psychiatrist about it and he started Latuda. The sky is bluer the grass is greener and I know what joy is!"

• Rachel
• April 3, 2020

For Schizophrenia "I was diagnosed with Paranoid Schizophrenia about 20 years ago. Being a 19 year old girl and being forced to take medicines like, Zyprexa, Risperdal, Clopixol and sometimes two at once. The side effects were horrendous. Took away my sex drive completely, at the worst I put on over 40kg in 3 months, I lactated for many years, my periods stopped. My whole world stopped how could I ever had a boyfriend or get married while piling on so much weight, eating and sleeping with no sex drive and leaking boobs Antipsych meds especially back then were horrendous in terms of side effects. I started Latuda roughly 7 years ago, so at the age of about 31 and finally I have my sex drive back although I don't believe it will ever be the same, at least I am back in working order there, my boobs no longer leak, I've lost some weight, and I can feel again. Downfall I can lose my patience quickly and over react. I balance that with a low dose antidepressant as an add on"

• Anonymous
• September 14, 2011

For Borderline Personality Disorder "Been taking Latuda for about 3 months total, although in between I stopped after 2 weeks during the 1st month for no reason, then started up again after another 2 weeks. This time I'm taking it everyday. I decided to give it a real chance and so glad that I did. The biggest difference is the relationship I now have with my 3 year old daughter. Before because of my borderline disorder I was so on edge and stressed out, I would lose my cool easily over little things. I'd yell or cry when even a little frustrated. It was probably like walking on eggshells around mommy to her. No more of that though. I have almost completely changed the way I am around her, no more mean mommy. Just happy and calm now!"

• cntry...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 5, 2013

For Bipolar Disorder "I've only been on Latuda for a week, what a difference it has made in my mood. It has lifted the depression & debilitating anxiety. I take it along with Depakote & Klonopin (both of which I've been on for many years). I take it at night because it makes me sleepy. It does give me a "lump in the throat" sensation, for some reason, about an hour and 1/2 after I take it and that feeling lasts about 2-3 hours. The next day it's gone. I will talk with my psych PA about it, to see what it may be. I haven't had this much motivation in a very long time, and it's not a manic or hypomanic feeling, I just feel like living again. I hope it continues to work well and doesn't cause any intolerable side effects."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 19, 2014

For Bipolar Disorder "From day one, my mood immediately improved. I felt happier and more energized and started enjoying life again. The problem I have with this medication, however, is that about an hour or two after taking, I am overcome with extreme exhaustion and have to sleep immediately. I can afford this thanks to the discount card, making it around $30 a month."

• Hip-H...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 16, 2015

For Schizophrenia "One day at work I felt an explosion in my head after that i thought that undercover cops were watching me following me couldn't sleep at all eventually had a psychotic break Checked in to Psycho ward released and prescribed Zyprexa. After gaining about 50 pounds and feeling like a zombie I tried latuda within a couple weeks started to feel better. I had much more energy sleeping a normal 6-8 hours wakeing up refreshed and ready to take on the day,confidence back able to go out in public.after a few months with an active life style all the weight i had gained on zyprexa fell off. normal again Great. Side Effects: memory loss,dry mouth. Dose:20 mg night"

• NickPC
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 30, 2013

For Bipolar Disorder "So my experience with this medication is a good one. I have tried just about everything for bipolar with schizoeffective features but this is the only thing that seems to keep me out of the hospital. I don't overeat on this medication and I don't have hardly any side effects. I am currently taking 80mg at night and I seem to be getting quality sleep and feeling as good as you can feel with bipolar disorder the next day. I don't give it a 10 because I still have some unusual thoughts but I have yet to take a medication that can completely take care of them or I think they are also called intrusive thoughts. If you read this I hope your experience with this medication will be as good as mine."

• lovely...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 18, 2016

For Bipolar Disorder "I've been on latuda for now almost a year&what a difference it has made in my life! It keeps my mania& depression@ a minimum. It had also helped me with my irrational fears, O.C.D., & ruminations! Thanks to latuda I'm back to a lovely creature!"

• Danpa...
• September 13, 2013

For Bipolar Disorder "Have tried almost everything since being diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder-I 4 years ago. I have been on 40mgs for a month now. Couldn't be happier. My time at work used to drag and make for an even more miserable day, but no longer. Happier thoughts and no mind racing. I have even been able to stop drinking alcohol while on this medicine. I guess it took away the need to self-medicate. I take this medicine at night with dinner, but after an hour, I can't sit still yet I am very sleepy. I try to sleep but keep having to turn over and over until I fall asleep about 3 hours later. It is a miserable feeling, but sleep very well once I do fall alseep. Small price to pay for feeling so much better. Good luck to all!"

• Latuda...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 6, 2014

For Bipolar Disorder "I'm a female in my 60's. I have been on various anti-depressant medications for about ten years. Nothing has helped much. I finally gave up on them all. My diagnoses: Depression & post traumatic stress disorder. For the last 2 weeks I've been on 20mg of Latuda. What a positive experience! It definitely helps me focus better. And helps decrease my depression. The only complaint is that I'm hungry more. My dr said I could increase to 40mg Latuda and/or add Wellbutrin. Right now I'm okay with just 20mg Latuda. Don't want to change anything right now. Yes, I recommend it. I don't know whether my Medicare will cover Latuda. My dr gave me samples."

• Amy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 4, 2020

For Bipolar Disorder "I might have bipolar, but I have definitely got bad depression that goes very low and very dark. I have been on everything and I get a little relief with a small does of Wellbutrin 100 mg, but anymore and I cry. I started taking Latuda and for the first three days it was great! I felt nauseous for two days, but day three was awesome! Then I realized I was not sleeping, so my doctor added trazodone. Even with the trazodone I could not sleep during the night, plus, the trazodone made me a zombie during the day! I quit the trazodone and changed the times of the Latuda to day and still couldn’t sleep! Last night I didn’t take anything and I finally slept Today I’ve felt nauseous all day! My doctor sent me message; “You hav a history of depression, let’s just stay on it and see.” Not sure what to do? I’m also hypothyroid, have got fibromyalgia and PTSD from the army. I just don’t know what to do?"

• Jovbe
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 27, 2014

For Bipolar Disorder "It has been great, but I am to relaxed and have not much desire to do things but when I need to do things it's not a problem, in fact my work has been much faster than it has been in years. I am more focused and content. The unusual effects have been it has stopped my hypoglycemia, caffeine has no effect on me any longer and I have no withdrawals at all when stopped cold."

• Happy...
• July 3, 2016

For Bipolar Disorder "I have recently been diagnosed BP 2. I spent years being depressed with one suicide attempt. I had been taking fluoxetine for 10+ years. When I finally went to a psychiatrist he took put me on Latuda and Lamictal. What a difference! My primary care asked me to go off the Latuda for a few days and I definitely noticed a difference for the worse. Latuda and Lamictal have saved my life, I am much more productive, motivated and happy."

• Anonymous
• November 21, 2012

For Bipolar Disorder "As far as I'm concerned it's a miracle medicine for bipolar. A week and a half ago I was so bad off that I didn't want to live. My mother called my shrink at about 6PM, he called in a prescription, and I took 20mg at around 7PM. When I woke up the next morning I felt fine, and I've pretty much been that way since. Some of it may be due to the placebo effect, but I don't think a whole lot because such a dramatic improvement has never occurred when I've started other medicines."

• dmick
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 29, 2016

For Bipolar Disorder "I switched from Zyprexa to Latuda about 2 months ago. At first, I was having a little bit of trouble staying asleep. Now, I feel much more energized when I wake up. It keeps symptoms at bay. I was also able to lose almost 50 pounds (through diet and exercise). It is possible to lose weight on this drug as you are not constantly thinking about food and feeling sluggish. Definitely recommend for those looking for an alternative."

• 40win...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 12, 2013

For Schizophrenia "Excellent medicine in my experience. I've been taking it about 6 months. I'm now working and going to school full time. Anxiety has improved significantly, almost to pre-illness levels. I feel great cognitively (creative, zero psychotic symptoms, memory seems pretty sharp). Although I've never really gained weight on Risperidone for 2 years was relatively weight neutral. I've actually lost 5-10 lbs. since taking Latuda, pretty much without trying. The one minor annoyance would have to be that it requires 350 calories for full absorption and it puts me to sleep about an hour after taking it. I end up eating a small meal/snack before bed every night (yogurt, nuts, etc.)."

• Jeann...
• March 21, 2013

For Bipolar Disorder "I have been taking Latuda for about three weeks now for bipolar II. I don't suffer too badly from it, mostly slight depression and irritability. Started week one on 40 mg and was still slightly depressed but not cranky. Upped it to 80 mg and am feeling sunshiny again. Positive attitude is back, interest in things, no longer cranky, more focused, more outgoing. The only MAJOR problem is I am sleepy all the time! I tried taking it at dinner, bedtime, and lunch. I pass out out at 8:30 at night, can't get up in the morning and fight to stay awake at my desk at work. I have read lots of other posts that people have said it passes after a month or so, I really hope so because otherwise its a great med. No other side effects for me."

• Nc2555
• January 8, 2024

For Schizophrenia "Latuda is my favorite antipsychotic. It helped me piece my mind together when I was a disorganized mess. It's not too sedating and doesn’t make me eat endless amounts. I'll be on this drug for a while."