Why do you need to take Latuda with food?
Food helps Latuda be absorbed better which is why the product information tells you to take Latuda with at least 350 calories of food. Food almost doubles how much Latuda is absorbed and increases blood levels of Latuda at their peak almost 3-fold. Food helps your body absorb Latuda more efficiently.
References
- Latuda (lurasidone hydrochloride). Reviewed 11/2020. Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. https://www.drugs.com/pro/latuda.html
- Latuda (lurasidone). Latuda.com https://www.latuda.com/
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Can you stop taking Latuda immediately?
Talk to your doctor before stopping Latuda (lurasidone) or adjusting your dose, even if you feel better after starting treatment. If you stop taking Latuda, your symptoms can worsen or you may suffer from unwanted side effects. Always take Latuda exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Continue reading
Does Latuda make you sleepy?
Yes, Latuda (generic name: lurasidone) can cause drowsiness and make you feel sleepy. Drowsiness (somnolence) is one of the most common side effects that patients experience with Latuda. Continue reading
Is Latuda a mood stabilizer or an antipsychotic?
Latuda (lurasidone) is classified as an atypical antipsychotic and is approved for treatment of patients with either schizophrenia and bipolar depression. Latuda can be used alone or in combination with the mood stabilizers lithium or valproate to treat bipolar depression. Continue reading
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