Latuda for Bipolar Disorder User Reviews (Page 5)

• Anonymous
• August 17, 2016

"I started Latuda about a month ago so far I feel amazing. My negative thoughts (voices in my head) are not gone but more positive and not so attacking. I havnt had any erges in my body to yell scream or cry for no reason. I havnt yet to pop off quick like I did before I have no feeling to even be upset. I'm Feeling as if iv let go of all the bad energy I had inside me. A lot more tired and restless I'm sure I will get more use to it later but it's help me not wake up in a panic like I did everyday before. I would truly recommend to anyone who just wants to figure out who they truly are somone who wants consistency with there self If that makes sense? I love the person I am now and I hope to keep feeling this way. Good luck"

• Anonymous
• September 27, 2011

"I've been on Latuda for 3 months after being on Lithium for Bipolar Disorder and have experienced nothing but great results. Lithium, which I was on for 10 years, began to rot my teeth because of dry mouth, so I asked for a new medicine. The doctor told me Latuda was brand new and is used primarily for schizophrenia but is also used for Bipolar Disorder. About 5 days into treatment, I had experienced noticeable changes. There was a sense of calm without the 'tunnel vision' and tiredness. I am a little more manic, but not bad; it's more like just being awake more, not bouncing off the walls. I sleep about 3 hours less, but because of the awake aspect of the medicine, you can't really notice. So, I say it's an excellent medicine and is worth a try."

• hoods...
• April 3, 2016

"I am 50ish and have had 'issues' since 20ish and never written a review. Diagnosis is 'bi-polar II' (not sure I agree) but, I also have sleep apnea, hypothyroid & seem to have ADD (only H is my non-stop brain). I have taken Wellbutrin, Prozac, geodon, abilify, seroquel, lamictal, cymbalta, zyprexa, lithium & others all at ridiculously high clinical doses - stopped each one cold turkey w/o issue. Lamictal worked a little at a point - Latuda (80mg) is the ONLY drug that has given me hope of feeling normal (along with ADD & thyroid). Working on the c-pap and hoping Latuda keeps working. This brain stuff is a lot of guessing & @ 30 yrs in, I was about to give up on ever feeling ok again - this is awesome! I remember being me & love it ; )"

• sobei...
• May 7, 2014

"I was diagnosed five years ago as being bipolar and long term Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I have taken many medicines. I felt so much better when adding Latuda that I went from 80 mg to 120 mg. I totally crashed. I was extremely depressed. I went off the medicine for six weeks. I started again taking 80 mg. I have been stable for five weeks. I also take lithium, Xanax, and Klonopin. I stay on a strict schedule of exercise. I am taking it day by day. This is one of my most expensive medicines."

• minnewt
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 12, 2013

"I started taking 40mg of Latuda alone about 6 weeks ago now. Before that, I was wondering day-to-day if I would make it. Now, aside from being sleepy (that is the biggest side effect, but who doesn't like a nice mid-day nap) I am much more productive, I can get out of bed in the morning, I don't cry uncontrollably, and best of all I don't have those same impulses I did before with shopping and drinking, etc. This really is a miracle in a way. I am on Klonopin now to help sleep, as by the time I go to bed I am all worked up, and it helps. It also helps for meltdowns, although I am going to talk to my psych to see if upping Latuda to 80mg is wise to prevent the meltdowns altogether. 23 and happy now, who would have ever guessed."

• Ssano
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 8, 2019

"I began taking Latuda several years ago and it has been the best treatment for my bipolar depression. It keeps my mood up without causing mania. However, the key for me was in the dosing. I have always been more sensitive to drugs than other people, side effects are stronger, some drugs knock me out, with surgeries, anesthesia always makes me vomit, etc. I take 40 mg of Latuda and it works best. My doctor increased it to 60 mg because it's closer to the "therapeutic dose". That was too much for me. I was jittery, couldn't sit still, felt like a racing in my chest, it was a strange sensation. But when I went back down to 40mg, I was fine, and it's enough to treat my mood. If you're like me be careful of taking too much and find a doctor who is willing to listen about lowering doses. It works so well for me, my doctor gives me samples since I can't afford the high copays."

• Landry
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 30, 2020

"I was prescribed this medication to treat bipolar depression. At first it seemed to improve the mood swings but from day one I experienced severe akathisia and anxiety. I would take it at night and every time I did it would ruin my night. I tried to be patient with it for months but it ultimately landed me in the ER with the first panic attack I've ever had in my life. Even the ER told me to stop taking it immediately. I'm glad I did as I've felt much better since being off of it and trying something else. It's also insanely expensive which makes it even more frustrating."

• scoop
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 27, 2013

"Began taking 20mg Latuda daily about ten days ago. About five days ago I noticed that I'm a lot less anxious - a lot less 'catastrophizing' - think more clearly, most definitely happier. My appetite is back as well. Suffering far less psychomotor retardation. Actually feel motivated to do some things! Genuine laughter! Also taking Aplenzin 522mg daily. Best I've felt in recent memory. It's my experience only."

• Deerf...
• November 12, 2016

"I am 58 with diagnosis received over 15 years ago. I have tried several antidepressants and antianxiety medication with little if any relief. Upon expressing frustration with my doctor, it was suggested to try latuda. I am on day 8 of 20 mg. Almost immediately felt calmer, clearer thinking, interest in my forgorgotten enjoyments. I am in good health physically. So far, no signs of any side affects and no weight gain at all (I gain weight easily) and gained over 20 lbs over the years using celexa and other antidepressants. My diagnosis was changed after 14 years to bipolar 1 same doctor all these years. I was afraid of medicines but deep depression forced me to try again. I'm happy so far with latuda. Good luck and God bless."

• Kat
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 23, 2015

"I've been on Latuda going on two months now and it's just not working. I'm still depressed crying all the time, and have even been violent towards my boyfriend. Also very angry. The side effects are very bad for me since I don't have an appetite. But I was dealing with it. I tried and nothing. Desperately have to try something else."

• tiffy...
• September 22, 2015

"For anyone setting on the fence about latuda please give it a try. Its new and has least side effects. After trying geodon, tegretol, abilify and others this past year and one other which suddenly made hair loss which was a side effect plus it really wasn't the best, I tried latuda, first week I felt confused etc. So I stopped taking it less than a week. Iam med sensitive big time, everyone suggested to try again for one month and I did and confused and forgetfulness etc passed in a weeks time and a month no side effects and I began to be my old self finally after two years. I'm happy and feel great. No anxiety or depression now. Very clear and focused and not forgetful. Concentration is great.20mg pm. Cymbalta am 60mg. Hope I helped"

• Sanit...
• November 10, 2011

"I am diagnosed with Bipolar 2 and ADHD. I take Strattera for ADHD, which stopped the anxiousness, and I just started Latuda two days ago. It has been a dream! Since I have had such difficulty responding to several bipolar medicines that were prescribed, it is so refreshing to have found a medicine that makes me feel like myself without the moods. I am so grateful! However, my only struggle with Latuda has affected my sleep slightly. I am a bit more restless when I sleep, but I have been compensating for this issue by taking melatonin. Not a big issue for the amount of positives I am experiencing! Hopefully, it will improve with continued use."

• unhap...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 23, 2014

"Never been so sick, flu like symptoms and no help with depression. I experienced anxiety and panic attacks while taking it. 3 weeks was all I could take. Back to the doctor for a medicine change. Thank God I had some Xanax to help along the way. Hope others have better luck with it than I did."

• Debbie
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 25, 2022

"I was diagnosed with bi polar when I was 27. I am now 55. I was one of the worst case of bi polar with severe depression. I have been on every medication out there or at least a lot of them. I was already on trileptal and wellbutrin, and seroquel it helped some. The last episode I had which was at least 15 years ago. I was put on Latuda. I have not had one episode with bipolar symptoms or depression since I started this medication. It was like a miracle. I have a life. I don’t try to hurt myself nor do I get depressed. Nothing brings me down to that dark level. I even lost my daughter who was 27. Don’t get me wrong it tore my heart into. But I never thought for one second it would be easier to be dead. It took me a few months to handle things. But before I would have only seen darkness. Now I see the light. The beautiful trees, the beautiful sky. With Gods help and this medication I’ve been able to function in away I never thought possible."

• LS1
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 2, 2016

"This is the best medication I've taken for a mood stabilizer. It takes about 3 months to work at peak, but the benefits have been amazing. While some medications seem to drag you to feeling better, this one just nudges me. I feel as if My Real personality can show through. I'm stable and thinking more rationaly, without losing the ability to feel my emotions. Plus, I lost a few pounds."

• Jegat...
• April 13, 2014

"I've had mostly positives with it. I do have some difficulty moving quickly at the gym because it causes dizziness, but this is a small inconvenience. It does raise my sugar, but weight loss counteracts this. It is really expensive, so I'm glad my insurance pays for it."

• Tj232
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 25, 2013

"Been on 20mg for only 2 weeks now and have noticed a good improvement in my mood. My dose has now been upped to 40 mg once a day. This drug so far has worked better than any antidepressant I have taken (Wellbutrin, Prozac, Effexor XR, Mirtazapine) and better than any antipsychotic I have taken (Zyprexa, Risperidone, Thorazine, Seroquel) All antipsychotics I have taken so far have caused weight gain EXCEPT THIS ONE. Since taking it for 2 weeks I have LOST 3lbs without any major exercise BUT I have dropped calorie intake to around 1000-1200 a day). The only negative side effect I have had is staying asleep for longer than 5-6 hrs . I also have social anxiety but this medication hasn't helped with that (so far if possible) Highly recommend."

• Jungr...
• February 26, 2017

"This is the best drug I have taken for bipolar. I took many drugs for bipolar and this one seems to be the only one to work. Zero side effect medication. It's like haldol, but without side affects. Take it, trust me. It's great for bipolar. Decreases your appetite, unlike other medication. You will lose weight and sleep well. Start off at a high dose, because lower doses don't affect you well enough. I'm 25 in June and definitely, highly, recommend this medication for anyone with any type of bipolar."

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

"I've been taking Latuda for about 3 months now for Bipolar II disorder. At first, I started out at 20 mg, and gradually increased to 80 mg. I was in a deep depression, so even within weeks of taking Latuda, I didn't feel that much better. Once my doc switched me to 80 mg, I slowly started climbing out of my depression. It was a slow recovery, but it worked. I am now 80% depression-symptom free and I feel like I'm back to my old self. I am able to function much better at work and life in general. I had restlessness as a side-effect for some time, but it slowly went away. I usually take Latuda before bedtime and haven't experienced any other side effects."

• julieb
• September 18, 2013

"Great! Slow start but kicks in well and helps with high mania and low depression. On 160mg daily. Makes me sleepy at night so I take 1 and 1/2 at night and half in morning. No weight gain. Getting smarter. "

• cspong
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 9, 2015

"I have just started Latuda and I am so happy with it (I will update after I've been on it for a while). I switched from Olanzapine and the difference is incredible. Olanzapine had me feeling groggy and tired. Latuda, from day one, has had my brain feeling clear and I've had my my energy back! My apartment is finally clean and I'm not losing everything all the time (seriously - I lost my phone daily before) The only "side effect" is that I am super drowsy when I take it, which has to be with dinner, so the whole night I'm tired. I see this as a positive, because I used to be up all night on olanzapine. Plus, I wake up in the morning and I'm wide awake! Latuda has been amazing!"

• Laney
• July 8, 2016

"Been on latuda 20mg for almost 3 weeks now. I definitely notice a difference in my mood. I dont feel so heavy and down. Im glad to finally have some relief. I also notice that my anxiety is not as high and im not angry all the time. I hope things go up from here. Im very positive about this medicine."

• BP1...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 23, 2016

"For me, latuda is the best drug available and so far I've lost 25lbs. My emotions are in check, paranoia and hallucinations are gone. I feel real and as close to normal than I've been in a really, really long time. Other than a slight tremor, I've noticed no other side effects I'd highly recommend trying this medication."

• Psych...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 15, 2016

"I used to be at a mental state where everyday I would lie on my bed for about 3 hours because I didn't want to do anything. I had severe suicidal thoughts for 2 years and kept switching medications because they caused weight gain. After about a week of taking the medication my weight started dropping and my grades shot up to b's instead of c's. Now I'm doing great. I've never had higher grades and haven't felt this good for years. I'd really recommend it. I haven't had side effects yet and probably won't."

• Lydia...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 22, 2015

"I switched from Seroquel to latuda 5 days ago, INSTANT IMPROVEMENT! My sweet cravings are gone, I can exercise again, I don't feel like a slug at work. I Have only one complaint. The nausea is pretty bad, I've almost thrown up a couple of times, but right now, the pros outweigh the cons, hopefully the nausea will subside after a while. Ill update in a month"