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Lurasidone
  • Treatments
  • Schizophrenia

Lurasidone

Generic name: lurasidone [ loo-RAS-i-done ]
Brand name: Latuda
Dosage form: oral tablet (120 mg; 20 mg; 40 mg; 60 mg; 80 mg)
Drug class:Atypical antipsychotics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jan 26, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is lurasidone?

Lurasidone is an antipsychotic medicine that is used to treat schizophrenia in adults and teenagers who are at least 13 years old.

Lurasidone is also used to treat episodes of depression related to bipolar disorder (manic depression) in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.

Lurasidone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Lurasidone is not approved for use in older adults with dementia-related psychosis.

Some people have thoughts about suicide while taking lurasidone. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor.

Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using. Many drugs can interact, and some drugs should not be used together.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use lurasidone if you are allergic to it.

Many drugs can interact and cause dangerous effects. Some drugs should not be used together with lurasidone. Your doctor may change your treatment plan if you also use: