Latuda (Lurasidone Hydrochloride)
Latuda
20mg Tablet
Prescription required. Can not be split. Product of Canada. Shipped from Canada.
Latuda
40mg Tablet
Prescription required. May be split. Product of Australia. Shipped from Australia.
Latuda
60mg Tablet
Prescription required. Can not be split. Product of Canada. Shipped from Canada.
Latuda
80mg Tablet
Prescription required. Can not be split. Product of Australia. Shipped from Australia.
Latuda
120mg Tablet
Prescription required. Can not be split. Product of Canada. Shipped from Canada.
Generic equivalents for Latuda... What are generics?
Lurasidone Hydrochloride
20mg Tablet
Prescription required. Can not be split. Product of Canada. Shipped from Canada.
Lurasidone Hydrochloride
40mg Tablet
Prescription required. Can not be split. Product of India. Shipped from Mauritius.
Lurasidone Hydrochloride
60mg Tablet
Prescription required. Can not be split. Product of Canada. Shipped from Canada.
Lurasidone Hydrochloride
80mg Tablet
Prescription required. Can not be split. Product of Australia. Shipped from Australia.
Lurasidone Hydrochloride
120mg Tablet
Prescription required. Can not be split. Product of Canada. Shipped from Canada.
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Lurasidone Hydrochloride Information
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Important warning for older adults with dementia: Studies have shown that older adults with dementia (a brain disorder that affects the ability to remember, think clearly, communicate, and perform daily activities and that may cause changes in mood and personality) who take antipsychotics (medications for mental illness) such as lurasidone have an increased chance of death during treatment. Older adults with dementia may also have a greater chance of having a stroke or ministroke during treatment with antipsychotics. Important warning for people who have depression: A small number of children, teenagers, and young adults (up to 24 years of age) who took medications for depression during clinical studies became suicidal (thinking about harming or killing oneself or planning or trying to do so). Children, teenagers, and young adults who take antidepressants to treat depression or other mental illnesses may be more likely to become suicidal than children, teenagers, and young adults who do not take antidepressants to treat these conditions. However, experts are not sure about how great this risk is and how much it should be considered in deciding whether a child or teenager should take an antidepressant. Children younger than 18 years of age should not normally take lurasidone to treat depression, but in some cases, a doctor may decide that lurasidone is the best medication to treat a child's condition. You should know that your mental health may change in unexpected ways when you take lurasidone to treat depression or other mental illness even if you are an adult over24 years of age. You may become suicidal, especially at the beginning of your treatment and any time that your dose is increased or decreased. You, your family, or your caregiver should call your doctor right away if you experience any of the following symptoms: new or worsening depression; thinking about harming or killing yourself, or planning or trying to do so; extreme worry; agitation; panic attacks; difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep; aggressive behavior; irritability; acting without thinking; severe restlessness; and frenzied abnormal excitement. Be sure that your family or caregiver knows which symptoms may be serious so they can call the doctor if you are unable to seek treatment on your own. Your healthcare provider will want to see you often while you are taking lurasidone, especially at the beginning of your treatment. Be sure to keep all appointments for office visits with your doctor. No matter what your age, before you take an antidepressant, you, your family, or your caregiver should talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of treating your condition with an antidepressant or with other treatments. You should also talk about the risks and benefits of not treating your condition. You should know that having depression or another mental illness greatly increases the risk that you will become suicidal. This risk is higher if you or anyone in your family has or has ever had bipolar disorder (mood that changes from depressed to abnormally excited) or mania or has thought about or attempted suicide. Talk to your doctor about your condition, symptoms, and personal and family medical history. You and your doctor will decide what type of treatment is right for you. .-
Before taking lurasidone,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to lurasidone, any other medications, or any of the ingredients in lurasidone tablets. Ask your pharmacist for a list of the ingredients.
- tell your doctor if you are taking ketoconazole (Nizoral) or rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane, in Rifamate, in Rifater). Your doctor will probably tell you not to take lurasidone if you are taking either of these medications.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, and nutritional supplements you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention any of the following: antidepressants; antihistamines; carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Epitol, Tegretol); clarithromycin (Biaxin, in Prevpac); diltiazem (Cardizem, Cartia, Taztia, Tiazac, others); erythromycin (E.E.S., E-Mycin, Ery-Tab, others); indinavir (Crixivan); ipratropium (Atrovent, in Combivent, in Duoneb); itraconazole (Sporanox); medications to control anxiety, sedatives, sleeping pills, or tranquilizers; medications to control blood pressure; medications for glaucoma, inflammatory bowel disease, motion sickness, myasthenia gravis, Parkinson's disease, ulcers, or urinary problems; nefazodone; nelfinavir (Viracept); phenobarbital; phenytoin (Dilantin, Phenytek); pioglitazone (Actos, in Duetact, in Actoplus Met); rifabutin (Mycobutin); ritonavir (Norvir); or verapamil (Calan, Covera, Isoptin, Verelan, others, in Tarka). Other medications may also interact with lurasidone, so be sure to tell your doctor about all the medications you are taking, even those that do not appear on this list.
- tell your doctor what herbal products you are taking, especially St. John's wort.
- tell your doctor if you use or have ever used street drugs or have overused prescription medications and if you have or have ever had a stroke; a ministroke (TIA); chest pain, heart disease, or a heart attack; an irregular heartbeat; heart failure; Parkinson's disease (a disorder of the nervous system that causes difficulties with movement, muscle control, and balance); seizures; breast cancer; trouble keeping your balance; any condition that makes it difficult for you to swallow; high or low blood pressure; a high level of fats (cholesterol and triglycerides) in your blood; a low number of white blood cells; kidney or liver disease; high blood sugar; or if you or anyone in your family has or has ever had diabetes. Tell your doctor if you have severe vomiting or diarrhea or signs of dehydration now, or if you develop these symptoms at any time during your treatment. Also tell your doctor if you have ever had to stop taking a medication for mental illness because of severe side effects.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, especially if you are in the last few months of your pregnancy, or if you plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. If you become pregnant while taking lurasidone, call your doctor. Lurasidone may cause problems in newborns following delivery if it is taken during the last months of pregnancy.
- if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking lurasidone.
- you should know that lurasidone may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate hazardous machinery until you know how this medication affects you.
- you should know that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this medication. Do not drink alcohol while taking lurasidone.
- you should know that you may experience hyperglycemia (increases in your blood sugar) while you are taking this medication, even if you do not already have diabetes. If you have schizophrenia, you are more likely to develop diabetes than people who do not have schizophrenia, and taking lurasidone or similar medications may increase this risk. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of the following symptoms while you are taking lurasidone: extreme thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger, blurred vision, or weakness. It is very important to call your doctor as soon as you have any of these symptoms, because high blood sugar can cause a serious condition called ketoacidosis. Ketoacidosis may become life-threatening if it is not treated at an early stage. Symptoms of ketoacidosis include dry mouth, nausea and vomiting, shortness of breath, breath that smells fruity, and decreased consciousness.
- you should know that lurasidone may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position. This is more common when you first start taking lurasidone. To help avoid this problem, get out of bed slowly, resting your feet on the floor for a few minutes before standing up.
- you should know that lurasidone may make it harder for your body to cool down when it gets very hot. Tell your doctor if you plan to exercise or be exposed to extreme heat.
- you should know that lurasidone may cause an increase in weight. It is important to have your weight checked periodically while you are taking this medication.
- dizziness, feeling unsteady, or having trouble keeping your balance
- anxiety
- weakness
- tiredness
- restlessness
- uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body
- slow movements or shuffling walk
- nausea
- vomiting
- increased saliva
- breast enlargement or discharge
- late or missed menstrual period
- decreased sexual ability
- seizures
- swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- hoarseness
- difficulty swallowing or breathing
- shortness of breath
- abnormal heartbeat
- sore throat, fever, cough, chills, and other signs of infection
- fever, sweating, confusion, fast or irregular heartbeat, and severe muscle stiffness
- unusual movements of your face or body that you cannot control
- falling
The content on this page is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice. Patients should not use the information presented on this page for diagnosing a health-related issue or disease. Before taking any medication or supplements, patients should always consult a physician or qualified healthcare professional for medical advice or information about whether a drug is safe, appropriate or effective.