Reviewer: higher, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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this drug produced a paradoxical effect on a bi-polar patient (me), that was like being on a bad acid trip. it amplified a manic episode into an outrageous proportion.

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this drug produced a paradoxical effect on a bi-polar patient (me), that was like being on a bad acid trip. it amplified a manic episode into an outrageous proportion.
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Reviewer: nc transplant, 65-74 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I have been on Latuda for about one year and still feel nauseous when I take it. Food sometimes helps but not always. My dr won't take me off of it because he likes Latuda. I wish I could find something else to stabilize my moods. If I don't take at least 40 miligrams, I cry easily.

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I have been on Latuda for about one year and still feel nauseous when I take it. Food sometimes helps but not always. My dr won't take me off of it because he likes Latuda. I wish I could find something else to stabilize my moods. If I don't take at least 40 miligrams, I cry easily.
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I started taking Latuda for mania. The first dose was 40mg once a day. I found some relief but I was also on vacation from my high stress job for 2 weeks. Once i returned to work, I felt its effectiveness wasn't good enough, so my doctor increased it to 80mgs a day (taking at dinner). In 4 days I was so manic I was ready to go to a psych hospital. Climbing the walls, agitated, irritable, unab ... Show Full Comment

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I started taking Latuda for mania. The first dose was 40mg once a day. I found some relief but I was also on vacation from my high stress job for 2 weeks. Once i returned to work, I felt its effectiveness wasn't good enough, so my doctor increased it to 80mgs a day (taking at dinner). In 4 days I was so manic I was ready to go to a psych hospital. Climbing the walls, agitated, irritable, unable to sit still for more than 5 minutes. I was taken off immediately and went to a tried a true drug, Lithium with better results so far. Not worth the $500 investment in a prescription.
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Reviewer: george, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Started on 40mg then 80mg and started to twitch so went back to 40mg. Taking 40mg and also 200 serequel and 1200mg trileptal have been feeling great for last 2/3 months. this is the only atypical-anti psychotic i am able to take for bi-pol 1. Little short temper at times, but any relief is great for me. Sleeping better too.

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Started on 40mg then 80mg and started to twitch so went back to 40mg. Taking 40mg and also 200 serequel and 1200mg trileptal have been feeling great for last 2/3 months. this is the only atypical-anti psychotic i am able to take for bi-pol 1. Little short temper at times, but any relief is great for me. Sleeping better too.
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Reviewer: BiPolarMind, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Since starting on 80 mg Latuda along with Buproprion my Bi-Polar mood swings are at bay, I feel no social anxiety or awkwardness and am not fearful much like I used to be. I am more like the authentic self I was when I was younger before my diagnosis: outgoing, articulate, motivated, upbeat/hopeful, productive, stable & high-functioning + energetic. I have been able to quit coffee, cigarettes ... Show Full Comment

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Since starting on 80 mg Latuda along with Buproprion my Bi-Polar mood swings are at bay, I feel no social anxiety or awkwardness and am not fearful much like I used to be. I am more like the authentic self I was when I was younger before my diagnosis: outgoing, articulate, motivated, upbeat/hopeful, productive, stable & high-functioning + energetic. I have been able to quit coffee, cigarettes & carbs due to my new found motivation, will be transferring to a large University soon, function better under pressures of work & motherhood & find it much easier to maintain my 12 Step Recovery Program & stay clean & sober too! I would highly recommend Latuda for anyone lacking focus, drive or positive feelings to see if it effects you as profoundly as it had effected me & everything in my life!
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