How long does it take for 40mg per day of Latuda to get out of your system. I have been taking for about 8 months and have had an increase in my blood sugar and not being diabetic
How long does it take for Latuda to get out of your system?
- Asked
- 15 Sep 2014 by Grace7808
- Updated
- 9 February 2019 (6 weeks ago)
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- diabetic, latuda, blood
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Responses (7)
kaismama
15 Sep 2014
It takes about 4 days to be out of your body. Is your dr aware that you are stopping it? Are you tapering the dose?
Michael_Wolf
12 Jun 2018
I do not recommend latuda it gave me really bad tremors and insomnia! It is terrible and should never be prescribed in my opinion
WildcatVet
12 Jun 2018
Everybody reacts differently to every medication. As with all antipsychotics, an increase in blood glucose is a potential side effect but is uncommon with Latuda:
"Metabolic
Uncommon (0.1% to 1% of users): Increase in blood sugar levels/blood glucose increased"
I've been taking Latuda for about two years now... highly effective... with zero side effects.
Wildcat
PanchoVilla
15 Oct 2018
I don’t know how they get away with claiming such a low prevalence for certain side effects. I believe the trails are conducted to achieve certain results. Within three doses I notice a significant decrease in sex drive and the manufacturers claim that only .5% of people experience it.
WildcatVet
15 Oct 2018
Clinical studies AND user reviews...
Libby123
15 Aug 2018
I’ve just been taking Latuda for about a month and I can hardly take the side effects. I sweat profusely I’m very anxious. I move very slowly I just want them to stop!
WildcatVet
15 Aug 2018
Hi, Libby!
"It may take several weeks before your symptoms improve. Keep using the medication as directed. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse while using Latuda.
You should not stop using this medicine suddenly. Stopping suddenly may cause other problems."
"It is very important to tell your doctor how you feel things are going during the first few weeks after you start taking lurasidone."
Have you notified your doctor that you are having these side effects? It's important that you communicate well with your prescribing physician about these matters.
Best regards, Wildcat
mdkvegas
17 Sep 2018
I have been off Latuda for about 3 months and am experiencing TD (Tardive Dyskenesia) and soreness/pain in my shoulders and upper arms. I am now researching ongoing side effects and am considering legal action against the manufacturer.
WildcatVet
17 Sep 2018
These are commonly reported and have been disclosed in the literature and in the product insert that accompanies your prescription.
"Common (1% to 10%): Dizziness, dyskinesia, dystonia/acute dystonia, tardive dyskinesia"
"Common (1% to 10%): Back pain, musculoskeletal stiffness, joint stiffness, myalgia, neck pain".
"Are there any Latuda lawsuits?
No, Latuda has not been the subject of any mass tort law suits."
You can only take legal action if a company is aware of a side effect and does not disclose it.
Buggs333
18 Sep 2018
Hi, I just wanted to add that some people have to be on an antipsychotic medication. Since my 20's I have been schizophrenic every time I try to stop one. It's not long until I am back in the hospital. Latuda gives me less side effects than any other. I lost over a 100 pounds after switching from one of the other ones. I still have side effects and symptoms, yet I have more of a life now than ever. I take gabapentin and a muscle relaxant to deal with them. I have no choice and it really sucks. So if you don't need an antipsychotic, you are lucky. God bless us all.
sewingmama64
9 Feb 2019
I hated Latuda from the moment it was given to me. The most obvious side effect was dramatic weight gain. Then an increase in blood sugar levels, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, inability to sleep more than two hours at a time, inability to concentrate and some other drug interactions; one of which is considered dangerous and should never be taken together. I found this out today, left a message with my psychiatrist and did not take the Latuda tonight.
I am dreading withdrawals but hope to feel better soon. Will check in next week.
Further Information
- Latuda Information for Consumers
- Latuda Information for Healthcare Professionals (includes dosage details)
- Side Effects of Latuda (detailed)
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I called him and he just said to stop totally. I hope that my blood sugar goes back down to normal. I have always had good glucose readings until recently and noticed that the medicine guide and one of the side effects to this drug was raised glucose levels. Have you had this experience or heard of it?
I too tried Latuda for over a week and I got progressively more nauseated. Quit two days ago and still feel sick. Good to know it takes four days to get out of system. Do not recommend Latuda.
The main reason that I stopped Latuda is that it increased my blood sugar.
I do not recommend latuda at all! Latuda gave me suicidal depression! And when I didn't take it the next day I felt better! Still a little down but no suicidal thoughts.
Has anyone experience anything bad with Latuda ? They started my daughter on 80 mg for a month now and I’ve noticed her anger is worse, depression is worse she’s just not herself on this medication