Lumateperone for Schizophrenia User Reviews (Page 2)

• smo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 13, 2021

Lumateperone "Gave it two weeks, I was hoping the side effects would go away, but they only got worse. Nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, restlessness, fatigue. It made my schizoaffective disorder somehow worse, I know this because my symptoms are usually stable. I started pacing around the house, and my 'paranoid senses' were heightened. Therapy seems to help a lot more along with medicine. Therapists give you the tools and skills to deal with most episodes you will have."

• it...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 3, 2024

Lumateperone "I'm sensitive to antidepressants because of my condition. Schizoaffective bipolar type. I was dealing with morbid depression and invasive thoughts. Caplyta changed my life. I've been taking it now for close to 3 months. I'm dealing with life without invasive thoughts and depression. I'm incredibly grateful for this drug."

• Anonymous
• January 14, 2023

Lumateperone "I've been taking Caplyta for about two months, and I have improved so much. Other medications I've tried just made me gain weight, and they were just sedatives that did nothing but make me sleep and eat. I would go back to the doctor and complain and then just get another one to make me sleep and eat. But Caplyta is different, it actually gets rid of the hallucinations instead of sedating and numbing my head."

• Liv...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 24, 2022

Lumateperone "I have trialed this medication for 8 months and previously had a raving review about weight loss and more manageable symptoms. Problems have arisen since my initial review that have changed my opinion. It costs $2000 out of pocket and is not available in generic, so it is also not the most accessible. This medication raised my prolactin levels outside of the normal range, resulting in visible hair loss (I am a young woman). Raised prolactin levels can also affect fertility, and I could not tolerate either. Taking this medication while in school negatively impacted my schedule and caused me to have to take a medical leave. Immediately after taking the drug, I am extremely exhausted and cannot think. I could not dedicate evenings to getting schoolwork done as needed, due to slow cognition and lethargy immediately after taking. With this medicine, there is initial weight gain and then eventual weight loss, but if you miss a dose or doses, the weight comes right back."

• Hub...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 5, 2022

Lumateperone "My husband has been on Caplyta since January 2022. He is doing much better. It even stopped his smothering problems that he has had since he was 18. He has been on many meds since being diagnosed when he was young. The only thing is that he's 79, and we have a hard time affording it. I think that this is age discrimination as if you're under 65, it would cost 15 dollars a month, but him being older. Insurance will pay some, but the copay is still high if you're on Social Security only. He is getting samples from the mental health doctor, but they won't do that anymore. Will there be a generic soon? There should not be an age where the price is an outrageous amount."

• My ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 7, 2021

Lumateperone "My experience with Caplyta has been terrible. I was on Latuda for years, and my doctor thought I should try Caplyta because of the wonderful reviews she had been getting about the drug. I have had breakthrough psychosis on and off now for about three months. I never had breakthrough psychosis with Latuda. I think for me, Latuda is the drug that will help me the most. I've also been prescribed Viibryd for anxiety. I do not like Viibryd either, as it causes me very restless nights, being unable to sleep."

• Que...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 8, 2022

Lumateperone "Today was my first day taking Caplyta. I ended up in the hospital due to the side effects. I had muscle weakness. I was extremely tired and felt like my head was in a fog. I had a chronic migraine that your over-the-counter medication wouldn't treat. My blood sugar dropped into the 50s. My average blood pressure was 77/55. I fell once at home and twice in the hospital!!! I will not be taking this again!!"

• Van...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 22, 2022

Lumateperone "I am taking Caplyta for schizoaffective disorder and bipolar. I took the 42 mg daily dose for a month. This drug is designed for no tapering. Reading other reviews, I was prepared for 1 to 3 days of headache initially and a niacin-like flushing that made me feel feverish. I was not prepared for my IBD symptoms to worsen. Food I ate would go through me not fully digested. I had diarrhea constantly. Now that I take Latuda, I am regular and have no diarrhea. As far as ameliorating paranoia, I still felt fearful occasionally."

• Joh...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 23, 2024

Lumateperone "What a great medicine! I’ve read all the research before release from FDA jail. I went in to the doctor and had to educate them with peer-reviewed journal articles. This drug is revolutionary; a true 3rd generation antipsychotic. My gf tried all the regular 2nd gen stuff, but when she finally got to try Caplyta, all her side effects were gone! My only complaint is I wish there was a slightly higher dose available. It seems 70% as effective as 12mg risperidone, but almost zero downside. Slight catatonia, but at least she isn’t running away from home!"

• Jim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 19, 2022

Lumateperone "Unfortunately, this drug sent me to the ER. Took one pill, and within 1 hour, I was taken to the ER by my wife. I was vomiting, very high pulse rate, and in bad shape. Maybe it works for some, but not for me."

• You...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 29, 2020

Lumateperone "Worked wonders for my bipolar and schizoaffective disorders. Highly recommend asking for a prescription from your doctor or samples."

• Tho...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 23, 2020

Lumateperone "This drug turned me into a raging maniac."

• Bob...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 16, 2020

Lumateperone "Has anyone tried Caplyta that cares to share their experience?"

• Que...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 25, 2020

Lumateperone "This drug lowers your white blood cell count. A bad thing to have while a pandemic is happening."

• Cha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 11, 2021

Lumateperone "My daughter tried Caplyta for six weeks for schizophrenia. Made her psychosis worse. Also, for the first time, was so angry that she became physically aggressive. In hospital now."

• Ann...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 22, 2022

Lumateperone "I’ve been on Caplyta for two weeks. I only sleep 5 hours a night and have headaches, brain fog, and extreme fatigue, as well as depression. I’m stopping it."

• Lor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 9, 2021

Lumateperone "This drug dropped my body temperature very low, I was falling, and it spiked my blood sugar up. Four hours later, I had a fever of 100.1! It's dangerous and should be recalled."

• odd...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 8, 2021

Lumateperone "I have been on this drug for about a month and a half, for me, it is the worst med I have ever taken. It literally felt like part of my mind was shut down and would not work at all."

• ken...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 16, 2020

Lumateperone "This is one of the worst drugs I have ever tried in my life. Literally, almost drove me to the edge of insanity. I do not recommend it, and I left behind Rexulti and Nuedexta."

• Nic...
• October 29, 2023

Lumateperone "At just 10.5 mg at bedtime. I have noticed much improvement, however, I believe I would like to step up to 21 mg."

• Swo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 31, 2020

"Very sleepy on lumateperone, other than that, no other side effects experienced."