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Latuda: 7 things you should know

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on April 5, 2023.

1. How it works

2. Upsides

3. Downsides

If you are between the ages of 18 and 60, take no other medication or have no other medical conditions, side effects you are more likely to experience include:

Note: In general, seniors or children, people with certain medical conditions (such as liver or kidney problems, heart disease, diabetes, seizures) or people who take other medications are more at risk of developing a wider range of side effects. View complete list of side effects

4. Bottom Line

Latuda is an atypical antipsychotic used for the treatment of schizophrenia and depression associated with Bipolar 1 disorder. Latuda should be taken with food (at least 350 calories).

5. Tips

6. Response and effectiveness

7. Interactions

Medicines that interact with Latuda may either decrease its effect, affect how long it works, increase side effects, or have less of an effect when taken with Latuda. An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of the medications; however, sometimes it does. Speak to your doctor about how drug interactions should be managed.

Common medications that may interact with Latuda include:

Alcohol may worsen the side effects of Latuda such as drowsiness, dizziness, and liver toxicity.

Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice during treatment with Latuda because it may increase blood levels and increase the risk of side effects such as Parkinsons-like symptoms, seizures, high blood sugar levels, and heat intolerance.

Note that this list is not all-inclusive and includes only common medications that may interact with Latuda. You should refer to the prescribing information for Latuda for a complete list of interactions.

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Further information

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use Latuda only for the indication prescribed.

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

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