Latuda User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Cel...
• July 5, 2016

For Bipolar Disorder "This drug is AMAZING! My negative thoughts and mood swings are a thing of the past. FINALLY! I've been on Prozac, Cymbalta, and Fetzima (the last one made me manic). This is finally the one that worked for me! No side effects as of yet on 20 mg for 3 weeks. Give it a try for stabilizing mood."

• Hap...
• July 3, 2016

For Bipolar Disorder "I have recently been diagnosed with BP2. I spent years being depressed, with one suicide attempt. I had been taking fluoxetine for over 10 years. When I finally went to a psychiatrist, he put me on Latuda and Lamictal. What a difference! My primary care physician asked me to go off the Latuda for a few days, and I definitely noticed a difference for the worse. Latuda and Lamictal have saved my life, I am much more productive, motivated, and happy."

• hoo...
• April 3, 2016

For Bipolar Disorder "I am in my 50s and have had issues since my 20s, but I have never written a review. My diagnosis is bipolar II (I'm not sure I agree), but I also have sleep apnea, hypothyroidism, and seem to have ADD (only hyperactivity is my non-stop brain). I have taken Wellbutrin, Prozac, Geodon, Abilify, Seroquel, Lamictal, Cymbalta, Zyprexa, lithium, and others, all at ridiculously high clinical doses-I stopped each one cold turkey without issue. Lamictal worked a little at one point, but Latuda (80mg) is the ONLY drug that has given me hope of feeling normal (along with ADD and thyroid treatment). I'm working on the CPAP and hoping Latuda keeps working. This brain stuff is a lot of guessing, and after 30 years in, I was about to give up on ever feeling okay again-this is awesome! I remember being me and love it. :)"

• mr ...
• August 13, 2011

For Bipolar Disorder "Latuda is awesome, I've been on it for about 3 weeks and I seem to be feeling better every day. I am also on Prozac, Dexedrine, and Klonopin. But we switched out Zyprexa for Latuda, and it's been a miracle so far. I don't really notice many side effects, and I'm losing weight like crazy and not trying to. I hope it keeps up the good things."

• Anonymous
• September 27, 2011

For Bipolar Disorder "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."

• Ric...
• January 28, 2015

For Bipolar Disorder "Have been on Latuda (80 mg) for 3 months and it has done wonders for me. I am primarily manic and Latuda has helped me greatly. Much better than Seroquel and a whole bunch of others. Some mild nausea but if I take it with the 350 calories required this equates to no nausea. Still suffer from elevated anxiety but that's another issue."

• Tin...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 20, 2014

For Bipolar Disorder "Latuda changed my life. I feel normal. I'm 48 years old and have been on many, many different types of meds for Bipolar type 1. I was diagnosed when I was 28, and have had quite a roller coaster time until I was put on Latuda 80 mg as well as Wellbutrin XL 300. I also had to add Trazodone 100mg later for sleeping. It's been 3 1/2 years now and I'm married now and taking care of both of my daughters, my grandson, and my husband. It truly has changed my life to stable and normal."

• Exc...
• January 18, 2013

For Bipolar Disorder "I've been on Abilify seems forever. It did work well except for my sleep. So I began Latuda 4 weeks ago and so far my sleep is really improved and so have my moods. I haven't had any side effects except for the sexual one, which they all seem to take away from that. Highly recommend Latuda. Very expensive though."

• min...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 12, 2013

For Bipolar Disorder "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."

• Dee...
• March 18, 2011

For Schizophrenia "I have been taking this medication for almost a month. I had a good experience at 40mg and opted to try the higher dosage of 80mg. It has been nothing short of amazing. I have been on every AAP except for Clozapine with mediocre to average results, even in combinations. I do take the 80mg of Latuda with 300mg of Seroquel XR, but the Latuda has made a huge difference cognitively."

• Mad...
• June 28, 2016

For Schizophrenia "I remember going into a deep depression where I didn't want to live anymore. Being from an African background, it was hard to explain this to my family as they don't believe in things like depression. This made things a bit worse for me. I would have panic attacks at work and suffer from racing, suicidal thoughts. One day I had a psychotic episode and ended up being sectioned for a month. I refused medication at first because of all the horrible stories. However, I gave in. I started on 20 mg, then it was upped to 74 mg. This was the greatest decision of my life. I have never felt so happy and grateful for my life. I can laugh again without faking my emotions, I can eat again, I can sleep again. This is a miracle drug!!!!"

• Fri...
• May 20, 2017

For Bipolar Disorder "Latuda is the fastest-acting drug for bipolar depression I've experienced, without side effects. I was frankly dubious about ever finding anything that would work. Dr. prescribed it as an add-on to Lamictal, which is a slow-acting drug. I took Latuda at 5 PM and the next day, I was feeling noticeably better. On my 3rd day, I feel better than yesterday. If all goes well, this could be a miracle drug for me, even though it's too soon to know. It's been months after a mania episode that I've wound down to a depressed state that is not severe but has been constant, where I can't even remember the path to a thought pattern that isn't guilty, hopeless, or without pleasure. I've regained a peace of mind required to get therapeutic learned skills."

• Eye...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 28, 2014

For Bipolar Disorder "Diagnosed 20 years ago with bipolar 1. Struggled for years to try and manage depression with Paxil and anti-anxiety meds. The ups and downs were absolutely wearing me out! Finally, Latuda was advised by my therapist for my psych to prescribe. 8 days in and I feel almost normal! I say 'almost' since there is that little uncertainty with any new medicine that it will have staying power. So far, so good!"

• Lan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 30, 2020

For Bipolar Disorder "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."

• Anonymous
• August 17, 2016

For Bipolar Disorder "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 haven't had any urges in my body to yell, scream, or cry for no reason. I haven't yet popped off quickly like I did before, I have no feeling to even be upset. I'm feeling as if I've let go of all the bad energy I had inside me. I'm a lot more tired and restless, I'm sure I will get more used to it later, but it's helped me not wake up in a panic like I did every day before. I would truly recommend it to anyone who just wants to figure out who they truly are, someone who wants consistency with themselves, if that makes sense? I love the person I am now, and I hope to keep feeling this way. Good luck."

• ari...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 13, 2014

For Bipolar Disorder "Although I am totally stable on this medication, feel great, in fact, I have gained weight (40 pounds to be exact). I take 40 mg for about two months now. I'd give it a 10 but for the weight gain (I've never been overweight in my life!) which is driving me crazy, especially since my appetite is way down. My doctor is adding Wellbutrin to it. I am bipolar II. I've been on almost everything else, had bad side effects, especially on Abilify. Good luck. I had hoped to lose weight, but it looks like I'm predisposed to weight gain."

• Dee...
• November 12, 2016

For Bipolar Disorder "I am 58, with a diagnosis received over 15 years ago. I have tried several antidepressants and antianxiety medications 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 forgotten enjoyments. I am in good health physically. So far, no signs of any side effects 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."

• sco...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 27, 2013

For Bipolar Disorder "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."

• Jos...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 13, 2019

For Bipolar Disorder "Take Latuda at night before sleep! I've only been taking it for a week, but the first few days were extremely uncomfortable with massive drowsiness. Until I took it at night, and then I really had no drowsiness during the day, which was a game changer for me. I got to be productive again. I hope the med works out for me, but I just wanted to share that right away as it really helped me."

• tif...
• September 22, 2015

For Bipolar Disorder "For anyone sitting on the fence about Latuda, please give it a try. It's new and has the least side effects. After trying Geodon, Tegretol, Abilify, and others this past year, including one other that suddenly caused hair loss as a side effect (plus it really wasn't the best), I tried Latuda. The first week I felt confused, etc. So I stopped taking it in less than a week. I am medication sensitive big time, everyone suggested I try again for one month, and I did. The confusion and forgetfulness passed in a week's time, and after a month, there were no side effects. 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. 20 mg PM. Cymbalta AM 60 mg. Hope I helped."

• STP...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 15, 2020

"I can't tell you how much this drug Latuda screwed up my life. I started taking it in January 2019 for a mood disorder, and by February I started getting severe, severe akathisia that lasted for months. I could literally not sit still. I would get up at night and pace the floor crying. My mom just thought it was anxiety, but I kept telling her that it was really severe. As night approached, I would get severe anxiety, and I still do now, even off the medication. During August, I also developed tardive dyskinesia. Before I would go to sleep, I would make these weird faces uncontrollably. Sometimes I would pull all-nighters and not take my meds because I didn’t want to take the medication. If I did, I would just wake up at night, take a cold shower, and drink 8 cups of coffee so I would be awake. I recently got off of it and I feel a lot better, although my nightly anxiety kicks in here and there. I just wish I never would have taken this drug because it screwed up my mind. I do not recommend this to anyone."

• Rob...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 4, 2020

For Schizophrenia "At the max dose, Latuda works for me when nothing else did. It's been a literal lifesaver. I take it at night with food. I've woken up sweating one time. It does make me restless during the day, so I pace a lot, but because of that, I'm really productive at work. I happily manage the couple of side effects I experience to live free of psychosis."

• Ssa...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 8, 2019

For Bipolar Disorder "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, and 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 racing in my chest, it was a strange sensation. But when I went back down to 40 mg, 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."

• fli...
• March 1, 2011

For Schizophrenia "I have been taking Latuda for a little over a week. So far, my experience with this medicine has been a positive one. I started out on 40mg, but a few days later, I was switched to 80mg. So far, the only side effects I've had are an extremely dry mouth and a loss of appetite. I am also taking Lithium and Artane. I will post more after I've been on Latuda for a little while longer."

• Jen...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 4, 2023

For Bipolar Disorder "I have bipolar 2 but was misdiagnosed with major depression for over 20 years. I underwent major stress during that time and tried many meds for depression and bipolar. I was having obsessive suicidal ideation. I was put on Latuda, and it didn't work. Over time, I got more and more lethargic. I was emotionally numb, didn't talk, and couldn't think or remember. I basically did nothing for years. I can't remember exactly how long I was a zombie, but it was at least three years. I've been off the medication for a year. I no longer have suicidal ideation, but I still have minimal emotions, low motivation, no creative inspiration to paint, less emotional connection to music, less interest in hobbies I used to have, much less appetite, both for food and sex. My memory is bad, and though I used to have a 130 IQ, I have trouble thinking and understanding things I used to get. I lost years of my life and aspects of myself and my personality that I'm not sure will ever come back."