Symptoms of a Drug Prescription
FACTS ABOUT LATUDA (Lurasidone)
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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
Drug Class of atypical antipsychotics
Latuda is FDA approved to control but does not cure these conditions:
- Schizophrenia
- Depression in people with bipolar disorder
Possible side effects of Latuda:
- weakness
- dizziness
- anxiety
- nausea
- vomiting
- tiredness
- restlessness
- uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body
- slow movements or shuffling walk
- appetite changes
- increased saliva
- 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
- swelling of the fact, 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 or infection
- fever, sweating, confusion, fast or irregular heartbeat, and severe muscle stiffness
- unusual movements of your face or body that you cannot control
- falling
→ Important warning for older adults with dementia.
→ Important warning for people who have depression.
For more information visit the FDA website: http://www.fda.gov/Drugs
- Know how YOUR medication should be taken
- Do Not eat large amounts of grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while taking Latuda
- Note: Medication for depression may increase suicidal thoughts or actions in some people 24 years of age and younger.
- 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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Sources used:
- National Library of Medicine – National Institutes of Health (nih.gov), accessed December 20. 2023
- MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine, accessed December 20, 2023.
- FDA.Gov/drugs: FDA-Approved Drugs, accessed December 20, 2023
Note: All information in “Nikki’s Story” are based on detail journals covering seven years of Nikki’s life on prescription drugs.
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