Latuda Questions (Page 4)

My doctor gave me Latuda. He gave me samples and didn't tell me morning or evening or with/w/o food?

... I had a horrible reaction as I took it with my morning med's without food. I found about two hours later I was dizzy & extremely tired and had to leave work

Latuda withdrawals How long?

About 6 weeks ago I reduced Latuda from 40 to 20mg because when my dr’s samples run out I will not be able to afford The copay. Since I reduced it my depression has become unbearable, almost worse than before I started taking it. My anxiety is 10 X worse. How long will this last?

Benzodiazepine Withdrawal - Over the past 2 years I have successfully tapered off 3 medications.

200mg sertraline, 400 mg Lamictal, and 60 mg of Latuda with very few problems. Four weeks ago I started a taper off clonazepam. I have been on the drug for 10 years daily. 9 years at 1mg daily then increased to 2 during a particularly tough period. My first decrease was by 0.5 mg as instructed by... read more

Latuda and possible increase to breast cancer?

Any one see the article from Washington University School of Medicine St. Louis where Latida might be increasing the risk of breast cancer? I wonder how many people suffered breast cancer after taking this dangerous med. I know I am one.

Can Latuda be cut in half?

Latuda - I don't eat very much in a days time as it is, do I really have to take it that much food ?

I've had bipolar 2 for many many years I've checked myself into the hospital at least once a year in fear I might try to harm myself I'm on lamictal prozac zanix , I've tried others almost everything I have other mental disorders as well, geadon gave me long QT syndrome and 7 heart attacks so I... read more

Latuda and sex drive?

I've been on Latuda for almost two years and while it has been good for my mood I've noticed I have no sex drive now and I've also gained weight. I see my doctor tomorrow and I want to be tapered off of it. Has anyone else had this problem? Did you go off of Latuda? If so what do you take now?... read more

What happens if you stop taking Latuda for a few days?

I've been taking 20mg of Latuda for over a month. Recently, for the past few days I haven't been taking it or any of my other medications (300 mg of Welbutrin and Adderall). I don't feel good physically or mentally. I'm having extreme anxiety, paranoia, irritability, feeling revved up, shaking, not... read more

If you don’t want to eat with Latuda?

I you don’t want to eat with Latuda, can you just drink grapefruit juice with it?

Does Latuda have to be taken with 350 calories?

I’ve been taking 20 mg of Latuda for 1 month. To my understanding, Latuda doesn’t absorb into your system unless taken with food. I tried taking it with dinner but I get way too sleepy and drowsy and end up falling asleep much earlier than intended (I have issues with hypersomnia so staying awake is... read more

Can you drink 350 calories for Latuda?

I know to absorb Latuda you must eat 350 calories. What I'm wondering is what consistent see it must be. Can I drink a protein shake with milk and a banana if it equals 350 calories? Doctors and pharmacists have no answer for me. Has anyone dealt with this?

Latuda... any weird side effects?

At what time of day is latuda usually given and why do you have to take it with 350 calories?

Does latuda affects a libido and are there other side effects?

My Dr told me to take Latuda at night after dinner. But I can't sleep on it. Is it ok to take in the

... morning? I've looked and I can't find anything that says you can take it in the morning. Any info would be appreciated