Tell me about Latuda

Moose72 · Aug 21, 2014 at 10:17 AM

Pdoc is weaning me off zyprexa in favor of Latuda. I hope it goes well. Im waiting for her to call me as she has to confer with another dr re titration from zyprexa to latuda and we are hoping insurance pays. We are hoping the latuda wont cause more weight gain and that it will have better antidepressant properties than anything else might. What have been your experiences?

lilypup · Aug 21, 2014 at 10:23 AM

Latuda was very expensive so I expected quite a bit from it. It seemed like I was taking nothing. No side effects. Did not feel better or worse when on it. Gave it up after no results.

Moose72 · Aug 21, 2014 at 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by lilypup

Latuda was very expensive so I expected quite a bit from it. It seemed like I was taking nothing. No side effects. Did not feel better or worse when on it. Gave it up after no results.

Intresting. So you still had symptoms on it?

newtothis31 · Aug 21, 2014 at 12:34 PM

For me- Latuda was a missing piece. It really helped stabilize my depression symptoms. I take it at night to negate the drowsiness that I get as a side effect. With Latuda- it's also helped me lose a bit of weight- I have to remind myself to eat- it definitely seems to have some type of appetite suppressant qualities.
I hope all goes well with your insurance- it's definitely expensive. I can't wait until a generic form becomes available.

Moose72 · Aug 21, 2014 at 02:49 PM

Tried to pick it up but they have to order. Ugh drive back tomorrow

~Christina · Aug 21, 2014 at 03:00 PM

I tried it few years ago .. It didnt do a thing helpful . I just felt "off" trouble finding words felt snowed under. Apparently alot of Doctors say you have to eat when you take like you would with Geodon to help absorb it correctly (altho I was never told that) It is weight neutral for most people so that is a plus.

Its wicked expensive that is for certain.

Moose72 · Aug 21, 2014 at 03:58 PM

So two votes for it doesnt do anything? Huh we shall see.

Moose72 · Aug 21, 2014 at 04:41 PM

Im supposed to wean off Zyprexa and onto latuda over two weeks.

Moose72 · Aug 21, 2014 at 05:32 PM

Pdoc is afraid id go manic if i wean too fast

Mombipolar · Aug 21, 2014 at 06:14 PM

My son was on Latuda and gained 50 lbs in about 6 months. Really helped with depression though. He just started a weight loss med Qsymia that really seems to be curbing the outrageous appetite he got from Latuda.

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Moose72 · Aug 22, 2014 at 07:03 AM

Oh great

aquabelle · Aug 22, 2014 at 07:10 AM

On latuda, third week, still losing weight, even with the evening 350 calorie requirement. The only side effect I have is that it makes me fall asleep. If I took it with dinner 6:00, then I was asleep by 7:30. But I only sleep about 4 hours a night, so I was awake by midnight. At Pdoc suggestion I take it with a late dessert so I can go to bed at a more normal time and then take another med to keep me asleep.

Moose72 · Aug 22, 2014 at 07:36 AM

I thought it was wight neutral

aquabelle · Aug 22, 2014 at 07:49 AM

Like all psych meds, I think it depends on your body's reaction to it. I just wanted you to know, not everyone gains weight on Latuda.

Moose72 · Aug 22, 2014 at 08:27 AM

My pdoc said it was supposed to be weihht neutral!

Moose72 · Aug 22, 2014 at 09:27 AM

I have to let the zyprexa get out of my system too before i see any weight loss.

SilentTrice · Aug 22, 2014 at 10:32 AM

When I started Latuda it was hard to stay awake after I took it. I didn't have any weight issues with it. It defiantly helped with the depression symptoms. Now I'm used to it and it doesn't make me as tired so I'm able to stay awake longer.

Moose72 · Aug 22, 2014 at 10:45 AM

I hope it helps with anxiety. I picked it up along with smaller dose of zyprexa. Weaning schedule included. Gonna take three weeks.

Moose72 · Aug 22, 2014 at 12:20 PM

Feeling sui and anxious today. Hope i can make it through the weekend.

Moose72 · Aug 22, 2014 at 12:49 PM

Out to lunch with friends listening to their crap which is making me more anxious.

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lilypup Grand Poohbah Member Since Jul 2014 Location: out west Posts: 1,606 9 236 hugs given	Aug 21, 2014 at 10:23 AM #2 Latuda was very expensive so I expected quite a bit from it. It seemed like I was taking nothing. No side effects. Did not feel better or worse when on it. Gave it up after no results. __________________ Lamictal Rexulti Wellbutrin Xanax XR .5 Xanax .25 as needed
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~Christina Legendary Wise Elder Community Liaison Member Since Jul 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 22,450 (SuperPoster!) 12 12.7k hugs given	Aug 21, 2014 at 03:00 PM #6 I tried it few years ago .. It didnt do a thing helpful . I just felt "off" trouble finding words felt snowed under. Apparently alot of Doctors say you have to eat when you take like you would with Geodon to help absorb it correctly (altho I was never told that) It is weight neutral for most people so that is a plus. Its wicked expensive that is for certain.
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Moose72 Silver Swan Member Since Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 16,474 (SuperPoster!) 16 2,548 hugs given	Aug 21, 2014 at 03:58 PM #7 So two votes for it doesnt do anything? Huh we shall see. __________________ Wellbutrin XL 300 mg Loxapine 50mg Ingrezza 80 mg Ativan .5 mg 2x/day Propranolol 20 mg 2x/day Mania (December 2023) Mixed episode/Hypomania (September 2023) Depression, Anxiety and Intrusive thoughts (September 2021) Depression & Psychosis (July/August 2021) Mania (April/May 2019)
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Moose72 Silver Swan Member Since Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 16,474 (SuperPoster!) 16 2,548 hugs given	Aug 21, 2014 at 04:41 PM #8 Im supposed to wean off Zyprexa and onto latuda over two weeks. __________________ Wellbutrin XL 300 mg Loxapine 50mg Ingrezza 80 mg Ativan .5 mg 2x/day Propranolol 20 mg 2x/day Mania (December 2023) Mixed episode/Hypomania (September 2023) Depression, Anxiety and Intrusive thoughts (September 2021) Depression & Psychosis (July/August 2021) Mania (April/May 2019)
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Moose72 Silver Swan Member Since Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 16,474 (SuperPoster!) 16 2,548 hugs given	Aug 21, 2014 at 05:32 PM #9 Pdoc is afraid id go manic if i wean too fast __________________ Wellbutrin XL 300 mg Loxapine 50mg Ingrezza 80 mg Ativan .5 mg 2x/day Propranolol 20 mg 2x/day Mania (December 2023) Mixed episode/Hypomania (September 2023) Depression, Anxiety and Intrusive thoughts (September 2021) Depression & Psychosis (July/August 2021) Mania (April/May 2019)
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Mombipolar New Member Member Since Aug 2012 Posts: 1 11	Aug 21, 2014 at 06:14 PM #10 My son was on Latuda and gained 50 lbs in about 6 months. Really helped with depression though. He just started a weight loss med Qsymia that really seems to be curbing the outrageous appetite he got from Latuda. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Moose72 Silver Swan Member Since Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 16,474 (SuperPoster!) 16 2,548 hugs given	Aug 22, 2014 at 07:03 AM #11 Oh great __________________ Wellbutrin XL 300 mg Loxapine 50mg Ingrezza 80 mg Ativan .5 mg 2x/day Propranolol 20 mg 2x/day Mania (December 2023) Mixed episode/Hypomania (September 2023) Depression, Anxiety and Intrusive thoughts (September 2021) Depression & Psychosis (July/August 2021) Mania (April/May 2019)
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Moose72 Silver Swan Member Since Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 16,474 (SuperPoster!) 16 2,548 hugs given	Aug 22, 2014 at 07:36 AM #13 I thought it was wight neutral __________________ Wellbutrin XL 300 mg Loxapine 50mg Ingrezza 80 mg Ativan .5 mg 2x/day Propranolol 20 mg 2x/day Mania (December 2023) Mixed episode/Hypomania (September 2023) Depression, Anxiety and Intrusive thoughts (September 2021) Depression & Psychosis (July/August 2021) Mania (April/May 2019)
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aquabelle Member Member Since Apr 2014 Location: Eastern US Posts: 59 10 51 hugs given	Aug 22, 2014 at 07:49 AM #14 Like all psych meds, I think it depends on your body's reaction to it. I just wanted you to know, not everyone gains weight on Latuda. __________________ Aquabelle -------------------- Learning to be kind to me.
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Moose72 Silver Swan Member Since Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 16,474 (SuperPoster!) 16 2,548 hugs given	Aug 22, 2014 at 08:27 AM #15 My pdoc said it was supposed to be weihht neutral! __________________ Wellbutrin XL 300 mg Loxapine 50mg Ingrezza 80 mg Ativan .5 mg 2x/day Propranolol 20 mg 2x/day Mania (December 2023) Mixed episode/Hypomania (September 2023) Depression, Anxiety and Intrusive thoughts (September 2021) Depression & Psychosis (July/August 2021) Mania (April/May 2019)
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SilentTrice Member Member Since Aug 2014 Location: Michigan Posts: 37 9 7 hugs given	Aug 22, 2014 at 10:32 AM #17 When I started Latuda it was hard to stay awake after I took it. I didn't have any weight issues with it. It defiantly helped with the depression symptoms. Now I'm used to it and it doesn't make me as tired so I'm able to stay awake longer.
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