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Increase Your Awareness with Basic Facts about Lurasidone (Latuda®)
Nikki and Anne Heart ♥ May 5, 2026
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The following highlights the facts. More information can be obtained through the sites listed below as well as many other informational sites regarding prescription drugs. Medication facts can change. Make sure you have all up-to-date information.
Quick facts YOU Need to Know
Lurasidone brand name:
- Latuda®
Lurasidone is in a class of medications called atypical antipsychotics.
Lurasidone is FDA approved to control but does not cure these conditions:
- Schizophrenia
- Depression in people with bipolar disorder
Possible side effects of Lurasidone (Latuda®):
- dizziness, feeling unsteady, or having trouble keeping your balance
- anxiety
- restlessness
- weakness
- tiredness
- slow movements or shuffling walk
- nausea
- vomiting
- breast enlargement or discharge
- late or missed menstrual period
- decreased sexual ability
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your healthcare provider immediately:
- seizures
- difficulty swallowing
- difficulty breathing
- hoarseness
- swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- shortness of breath
- sore throat, fever, cough, chills, and other signs of infection
- sweating
- confusion
- fast or irregular heartbeat
- severe muscle stiffness
- unusual movements of your face or body that you cannot control
- falling down
Lurasidone may cause other side effects.
Information you should be aware of:
- discuss any medications you are currently taking or plan to take before starting lurasidone with your doctor and pharmacist.
- herbal products may interact with lurasidone
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant if you plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding
- inform any doctor or dentist that you are taking lurasidone
- lurasidone may make you drowsy
- you may experience hyperglycemia (increases in your blood sugar) while you are taking this medication
- have caution when exercising, lurasidone may make it harder for your body to cool down when it gets very hot
- lurasidone may cause an increase in weight
Important Warning
Important warning for older adults with dementia:
Older adults with dementia (loss of memory and brain function) have an increased chance of death if treated with lurasidone. Older adults with dementia may also have a greater chance of having a stroke or ministroke during treatment with antipsychotics.
Lurasidone is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of behavior disorders in older adults with dementia. Talk to the doctor who prescribed this medication if you, a family member, or someone you care for has dementia and is taking lurasidone.
Important warning for people who have depression:
Children, teenagers, and young adults who take antidepressants to treat depression or other mental illnesses have a greater chance of becoming suicidal.
This is especially of concern 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.
The doctor or pharmacist will give you the Medication Guide. Read the information carefully and ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. You also can obtain the Medication Guide from the FDA website: https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm085729.htm
Talk to your doctor about the risks of taking lurasidone.
Sources used:
- National Library of Medicine – National Institutes of Health (nih.gov), Lurasidone, accessed March 12, 2026.
- MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine, Lurasidone, accessed March 12, 2026.
- FDA.Gov/drugs: FDA-Approved Drugs, Latuda, accessed March 12, 2026.
- LatudaPrescribing Information, accessed March 12, 2026.
- NAMI, Latuda, accessed March 12, 2026.
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- Know how YOUR medication should be taken
- Do not eat large amounts of grapefruit juice while taking Latuda.
- Note: Medication for depression may increase suicidal thoughts or actions in some people.
- Realize cutting or altering a medication can change how the drug is released into your body
- Be Aware of misinformation regarding medication
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