Lurasidone for Schizoaffective Disorder User Reviews

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 19, 2012

Lurasidone "This medicine is a godsend. I am not overly hungry on it, in fact, I have started losing weight. I have only had a little nausea, but it just seems like my stomach is weaker (i.e., I get more car sick, or more queasy when hungry). I fall asleep 2 hours after taking this, so it helps me sleep, but I don't have to pass out right away. Barely any akathisia, hardly any agitation, happiness, and energy. I have started reading, working out, and eating healthy again. I'm going back to school. It doesn't dull my senses or cognition, so I'm still intelligent and aware. I'm on 40 mg right now, and it's enough to hold back the voices and paranoia. The only frustrating thing about it is that you have to take it with 350 calories, or it absorbs less."

• Anonymous
• September 7, 2012

Lurasidone "I have been on every antipsychotic you can think of, and none of them has seemed to help. Seroquel helped quiet the voices, but I also gained almost 100 pounds. I have been going through this for almost 5 years, getting better then worse again, and the best so far has been Latuda. Been taking it for about three to four weeks, and already the voices have quieted. I'm doing things like cleaning the house again, drawing, I'm happier, not overly hungry, and I'm actually losing weight. Kind of scared to get my hopes up since I always seem to get better, then get worse... but so far so good!"

• Rea...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 2, 2013

Lurasidone "Great medicine! I have tried Risperdal, Seroquel, Zyprexa, Trazodone, and more... and landing on Latuda was a blessing. Between it in the evening and Lamictal in the morning, I am right as rain. Only complaint is the nausea - but this can be avoided by drinking strong lemon water with the 350 calories you must consume along with your dose. And avoid any foods, herbs, or teas that interact with the CYP3A4 liver enzyme to stay liver and heart healthy. That's it!"

• Anonymous
• April 7, 2012

Lurasidone "This medicine has been amazing. I was put on 40 mg at night, and we changed it to 20 mg in the morning and 20 mg at night. It makes me a bit sedated during the day, but honestly, this is a relief since I'm just really glad not to be so paranoid and afraid anymore. It's made the voices leave, paranoia go way down, and I don't fly off the handle over every little thing anymore. No weight gain, no increased appetite, and I don't feel dumb as a rock like I have on Risperdal or Geodon. Would definitely recommend this medicine to anyone who hasn't tried it but who needs a change! I've been on it for about 4 and a half weeks."

• Anonymous
• July 7, 2012

Lurasidone "I have been taking Latuda now for 3 months, and it has really helped me. Before, I was very angry and had hallucinations, and that is minimized now. I also started taking Viibryd at the same time and was on it a month with the Latuda, but the Viibryd made me extremely manic, so I was taken off it. Now, with just the Latuda, I am very calm, still get a little angry and blow things out of proportion, but otherwise, it is making me feel really good. I have started journaling and reading a lot more. I have high energy and have started walking a lot more. The only thing that I noticed was when I was on both medications that I ate a lot. But with the Latuda, I am great and love life."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 18, 2013

Lurasidone "Started hearing whispers for the first time in my life at my current age of 29 while pregnant, (very scary). This pill, 20 mg, has been a miracle. I'm good. I take my pill at night with enough food! I wish I could hug the people who made it. I never thought in a million years I would have experienced hearing voices."

• Rea...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 29, 2012

Lurasidone "There are a lot of nausea experiences out there with Latuda. I am trying to post my findings everywhere. I have run a controlled experiment over the course of 4 months to see what I could do about the nausea. Ever read the entire black label sheet that comes with this? I have. It's incredibly intense. One thing to keep in mind is what sorts of foods and drinks (and herbs) interact with the CYP3A4 enzyme that processes the medicine. If you are eating things that do, you could be in for the spins, or insomnia, or worse. Another thing is that you must eat 350 calories with Latuda. Take the dose no earlier than 30 minutes after you eat, and you will feel much better for it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 14, 2012

Lurasidone "I've been on this medication for about a year now, and when I first started it, everyone noticed a change. I've gotten better on Latuda for my schizoaffective disorder. I use Celexa and Lamictal with it, and I can finally control everything about my disorder. I got my life back on Latuda, it has given me more energy, and I can get out and do just about everything now, when before I couldn't do anything."

• bil...
• September 25, 2012

Lurasidone "I take 40 mg every evening/supper time. I've been on it for a while-year? maybe? It's the best thing so far, though not perfect. Have shed some excess weight-good. Still have inadequate libido-bad. Still have some unpleasant thoughts-bad. It's better than Risperdal, which was more of a sedative. Geodon-I didn't like the powdered capsule format. Depakote. I feel more 'normal' and healthy taking Latuda, and have stayed out of the hospital for over a decade. Although, I have more friends, contacts, community involvement, significant other/partner, part-time job, laughter yoga, hobbies."

• Anonymous
• September 26, 2012

Lurasidone "Though I still sense some depersonalization and a few hallucinations from time to time, I am grateful that this medicine has improved my overall sense of well-being, most notably a return to being interested in the things I care about!"

• Tag...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 29, 2019

"I love my Latuda! The only medicine in 30 years that I could tell a difference in my schizoaffective disorder with in less than 2 weeks! The first week on it I was duh-ed out, which is unusual for me. I have a very high tolerance. In the 2nd week, I was like a new person. I was like the real me. I felt good! I felt like the real me. Could not believe it! Latuda, thank you. I will be your spokes gal anytime. I tell everybody I love my Latuda! Been on it now 7 months and still loving it. I take 60 mg and it's wonderful! Thanks!"

• Sus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 29, 2020

"I have been taking Latuda for a few days, and I can tell the difference... tremendously. I feel normal. I know that sounds weird, but I feel human. I am schizoaffective. I live where we are discouraged from taking meds like antipsychotics because of faith-based beliefs, but I feel that this is heavenly. I can concentrate. I read the Bible for the first time in a year for one hour straight. I only take 20 mg. I also receive a free 12 months' supply. I am overjoyed with relief. God bless Latuda makers."

• Anonymous
• November 20, 2011

Lurasidone "I have had much success with getting rid of hallucinations, but this is simply not treating the bipolar portion of my schizoaffective disorder. I'm having severe racing thoughts, compulsive lying, and general mania right now, and I'm on 80 mg."

• Olu...
• August 22, 2011

Lurasidone "I started Latuda about a week and a half ago, and for once, my husband noticed I had a brighter mood. The nausea hits me a little bit, but it's not so severe that I would stop the medication. For those who take Verapamil for migraines (etc.), should be warned - my psychiatric nurse practitioner did not say there is a moderate interaction between these two medications. Verapamil potentiates Latuda, thus making Latuda stronger. I haven't had any other nasty side effects. No EPS. Good sign."

• pro...
• September 10, 2011

Lurasidone "I have now been on a 40 mg a day dose of Latuda since April 18th, 2011, and it is now September 10, 2011. I have found the Latuda, in conjunction with 200 mg of Geodon, I have been on it since 2002. I am now as balanced as I have been in the last 41 years. The only side effect has been a dry mouth; however, I have no teeth, at age 51, and it is not bad."

• Sup...
• July 4, 2017

Lurasidone "I'm on 80 mg. It has helped a lot with my delusions, though I still get them to an extent. I still hear voices, unfortunately. It's also worked wonders for my mood, combined with two antidepressants. Helps me sleep well. The only thing is the side effects are horrible: slight restlessness, OCD symptoms, boredom. Also, I can only take it at bedtime. If I take it during the day, it makes me really ill, so I have to sleep it off."

• SMS...
• November 7, 2015

"Surprisingly great experience after two months, no side effects other than acid reflux, but taking with Zantac daily resolved that side effect. 30 mg dose and take with Lithium. More energy, happier, able to function normally."

• bar...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 9, 2022

"I have been on Lurasidone for the past twenty months and find it wonderful. It is used in conjunction with my main antipsychotic, which is Paliperidone monthly injection. I chose Lurasidone because of it being weight neutral. With any other antipsychotic, I gained huge weight. For seventeen years, I've battled with other antipsychotic medication and couldn't find the right combination for me. While in the hospital, my doctor recommended Lurasidone to help reduce my weight, and it worked brilliantly. I lost all my excess weight, and my intention was to be solely on Lurasidone, but as my dosage increased from 40 mg to 80 mg, I found myself getting more and more depressed. This caused me to keep the Paliperidone injection and use Lurasidone of 40 mg nightly along with an antidepressant. I'm now very stable with this combination. No more voices in my head, no more hospital admissions. I'm very alert during the daytime and get proper sleep at night. Finally, I'm me again, and I'm healthy and fit."

• Sam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 29, 2017

"I seriously love this drug! I'm schizoaffective. That is my only diagnosis. I've been on it for about a month now! 20 mg in the AM, and I cut the next tab in half and take 10 mg at bedtime! My only problem is I have not been eating with it. It does take away my desire to eat. So this has been hard. With all the comments about eating 350 calories, I will definitely start eating with it! I was on Haldol for about 8 years. About 6 months ago, it started making me really depressed. I much prefer the Latuda. Keeps the hallucinations away and the voices."

• Ste...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 1, 2016

"I have been on Latuda for 3 years now. I take the max dose of 160 mg. Although I still hear voices, I am 100% free from delusional thinking and paranoia. Side effects are tolerable, and I am glad to have found this drug after being on others such as Risperdal, Saphria, Zyprexa, and Haldol."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 22, 2021

"I have been taking Latuda for 4 years now. I started on a low dose of 20 mg, and within a day or two, my depression and delusions vanished, and I felt real happiness for the first time in over a decade. I was in a hospital setting at the time, and doctors increased my dose, which I was not happy with because I experienced some anxiety and severe drowsiness. However, I did adjust to an 80 mg dose. That being said, I lived with the anxiety and sleepiness until I was trying for a baby and, under supervision, cut back to 40 mg. I stayed at this dose throughout my entire pregnancy and afterwards, maintaining my wellness. Four and a half years after first starting Latuda, I take 20 mg and am well without the anxiety. I believe this is an effective dose for me because I have never felt so normal."

• K1t...
• September 14, 2016

"This medication has really helped with my psychosis and mood, but only at 148 mg. It doesn't take away my delusions and hallucinations completely, but lessens them to the point where I can function. Hardly any side effects compared to other antipsychotics."

• the...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 24, 2023

"My husband was diagnosed with schizophrenia and we started him on Lurasidone. Within a few weeks, he was a completely different person. He was no longer hearing voices or seeing things. He was motivated to do things around our farm, and he was no longer filled with anxiety and fear. It was a miracle for us. Our family is finally sleeping at night. (That was when his symptoms were worse)"

• all...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 21, 2016

"I was on this medication in the summer of 2013, and it made me do things I'd never dream of doing without taking it and made my life really magical. Although I was so paranoid that there was a serial killer in my basement because my brother left the door open one day, at the end of August, when I was really stressed from university and not being prepared for going back, and had these weird feelings, I got a psychotic episode, and it was one of my worst. But I was thinking of going back on Latuda and Epival because before I was only on Latuda and Lamictal, and it took forever to raise it. But I'm planning to be on 160 mg this time, and I think I preferred it to Zeldox too."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 3, 2021

"Latuda has made me very weird. Demand for more intimacy, restlessness, and tardive dyskinesia for my side effects. I also gained weight. I have to fall asleep 1 hour after taking the medicine or else I will have twitchy movements I can't control."