Latuda 37mg - 28 Tablets

The drug latuda for the treatment of depression contains the active substance lurasidone hydrochloride, it is believed that it works to inhibit the dopamine D receptor antagonist, and serotonin type II receptors, which improves the symptoms of mental illness and psychosis.

Uses of LATUDA drug

• The drug latuda for the treatment of schizophrenia for adolescents and adults over 16 years.

• Treatment of psychosis associated with dementia.

• Treatment of major depressive disorder with severe neurological symptoms is varied.

• The drug LATUDA is used to treat depression associated with bipolar mood disorder type I.

Latuda side effects

• Dizziness and nausea.

• The shiver.

• Weight gain.

• Wooden facial expressions.

• A noticeable decrease in blood pressure, especially at the beginning of treatment.

• Increase the level of the hormone prolactin in the blood, which leads to some side effects in men and women.

Serious side effects that require immediate medical attention:

• Difficulty in movement and involuntary movements of the face and feet.

• Convulsions

• Swelling of the lymph nodes

• High blood sugar level.

• Swelling of the face, throat, or lips.

• Redness of the skin and severe sensitivity.

Precautions for the use of the LATUDA drug

You should be careful, and tell your doctor before using Latuda to treat depression if you suffer from the following conditions:

• Diseases of the kidneys or liver.

• Diabetes mellitus.

• Pathological history of stroke.

• Low blood pressure.

• Diseases of dementia in the elderly and Alzheimer's disease.

• Parkinson's disease ” Parkinsonism".

• Patients with high blood lipid levels.

• Pathological history of breast cancer.

• Low white blood cell count.

• The hormone prolactin rises in the blood.

Latuda dosage

The drug latuda is used only under the supervision of a specialist, the recommended doses are as follows:

• The dosage and method of Use recommended by the doctor should be adhered to.

• Take the medicine with food (at least 350 kcal).

• The process of improvement of symptoms may take several weeks.

• You should not stop using the drug abruptly without the doctor's knowledge.

• Be sure to drink plenty of water and fluids, especially in hot weather or when exercising.

Recommended latuda dosage

For the treatment of schizophrenia:

• Adults: 40 mg once daily (increase up to 160 mg).

• For adolescents (13-17 years): 40 mg once daily (increase up to 80 mg).

For the treatment of depression combined with bipolar disorder:

• Adults: 20 mg once daily (increase up to 120 mg).

• For adolescents (10-17 years): 20 mg once daily (increase up to 80 mg).