Lurasidone Hcl
Lurasidone HCl 20MG
What is Lurasidone Hcl?
Lurasidone HCl is an atypical antipsychotic medication primarily used for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar depression. It functions by modulating the activity of neurotransmitters in the brain such as dopamine and serotonin, which helps to alleviate symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and mood swings. Lurasidone has demonstrated efficacy in improving cognitive and depressive symptoms with a relatively favorable side effect profile compared to other antipsychotics.Side Effects
- Seizures
- Sweating, muscle stiffness
- Mood or behavioral changes, or thoughts of hurting yourself or others
Warnings
- This medicine may cause some people to be agitated, irritable, or display other abnormal behaviors. It may also cause some people to have suicidal thoughts and tendencies. If you or your caregiver notice any of these side effects, tell your doctor right away.
- Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
- Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments. Blood tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, blood or bone marrow problems, diabetes, prolactin-dependent breast cancer, Parkinson's disease, trouble swallowing, or a history of seizures or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS). Tell your doctor if you have any kind of blood vessel or heart problems, including low blood pressure, heart failure, a low amount of blood, heart rhythm problems, or a history of a heart attack or stroke.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of strokeNeuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)Tardive dyskinesia (a movement disorder)Changes in blood sugar levels
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What is Lurasidone Hcl ?
Lurasidone HCl is an atypical antipsychotic medication primarily used for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar depression. It functions by modulating the activity of neurotransmitters in the brain such as dopamine and serotonin, which helps to alleviate symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and mood swings. Lurasidone has demonstrated efficacy in improving cognitive and depressive symptoms with a relatively favorable side effect profile compared to other antipsychotics.- Seizures
- Sweating, muscle stiffness
- Mood or behavioral changes, or thoughts of hurting yourself or others
- Neck muscle spasm, throat tightness, trouble swallowing or breathing, or sticking out of the tongue
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Chest pain, fast, slow, pounding, or uneven heartbeat
- Confusion, double vision, headache, trouble speaking, thinking, or walking
- Fever, chills, cough, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, body aches
- Increased thirst, hunger, or urination
- Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
- Twitching or muscle movements you cannot control (often in your face, tongue, or jaw)
- This medicine may cause some people to be agitated, irritable, or display other abnormal behaviors. It may also cause some people to have suicidal thoughts and tendencies. If you or your caregiver notice any of these side effects, tell your doctor right away.
- Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
- Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments. Blood tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, blood or bone marrow problems, diabetes, prolactin-dependent breast cancer, Parkinson's disease, trouble swallowing, or a history of seizures or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS). Tell your doctor if you have any kind of blood vessel or heart problems, including low blood pressure, heart failure, a low amount of blood, heart rhythm problems, or a history of a heart attack or stroke.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of strokeNeuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)Tardive dyskinesia (a movement disorder)Changes in blood sugar levels
- This medicine can increase thoughts of suicide. Tell your doctor right away if you start to feel depressed and have thoughts about hurting yourself.
- This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.
- This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy, or to have trouble with thinking or controlling body movements, which may lead to falls, fractures or other injuries. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
- This medicine might reduce how much you sweat. Your body could get too hot if you do not sweat enough. If your body gets too hot, you might feel dizzy, weak, tired, or confused. You might vomit or have an upset stomach. Do not get too hot while you are exercising. Avoid places that are very hot.
- Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
- This medicine might reduce how much you sweat. Your body could get too hot if you do not sweat enough. If your body gets too hot, you might feel dizzy, weak, tired, or confused. You might vomit or have an upset stomach. Do not get too hot while you are exercising. Avoid places that are very hot. Call your doctor if you are too hot and cannot cool down.
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Lurasidone HCl (the FDA-approved generic version of brand-name Latuda) is an atypical antipsychotic that's already sold as a substitutable generic, but cash prices for it still vary widely from one pharmacy to the next — so if you're searching for a lurasidone HCl coupon, the real savings usually come from comparing pharmacies rather than hunting for a discount code. Rx.com compares prices across more than 60,000 U.S. pharmacies so you can see where lurasidone HCl costs less near you; just enter your ZIP above to see today's price.
What is lurasidone HCl and how does it work?
Lurasidone hydrochloride is an atypical (second-generation) antipsychotic in the benzisothiazole class, and is the generic equivalent of the brand-name drug Latuda. It's FDA-approved to treat schizophrenia in adults and adolescents ages 13-17, and to treat depressive episodes associated with bipolar I disorder (bipolar depression) in adults — either as monotherapy or combined with lithium or valproate — and, as monotherapy only, in pediatric patients ages 10-17 (adjunctive use with lithium or valproate is not FDA-approved for this younger age group). It is not approved for dementia-related psychosis in older adults. A generic version is currently available and substitutable at the pharmacy.
Lurasidone HCl cost and how to save
Cash prices for lurasidone HCl vary substantially depending on which pharmacy you use, your dosage and quantity, and any insurance or discount coverage — the same prescription can be priced very differently from one pharmacy chain to another in the same town, which is why it pays to compare before you fill.
Manufacturer copay coupons are generally reserved for brand-name drugs, so a generic prescription like lurasidone HCl usually isn't eligible for a manufacturer savings card the way brand-name Latuda may be (terms and eligibility for any brand program are set by the manufacturer and vary, so check their official site directly if you're prescribed the brand). For the generic, the most reliable way to save is to compare pharmacy prices side by side. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price at pharmacies near you.
Lurasidone vs. other atypical antipsychotics
Lurasidone is one of several atypical antipsychotics prescribed for schizophrenia and/or bipolar depression, alongside options like aripiprazole, quetiapine, olanzapine, risperidone, and ziprasidone. These drugs differ in dosing, side-effect profile, and which conditions they're specifically approved to treat, so switching between them isn't a like-for-like swap — it's a decision to make with your prescriber, not based on price alone.
Safety information
Lurasidone carries a boxed warning covering two risks. First, elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs like lurasidone are at increased risk of death, and lurasidone is not approved for this use. Second, because lurasidone is used to treat depressive episodes, it carries the same class-wide boxed warning that applies to antidepressants: an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children, adolescents, and young adults ages 18-24, particularly when starting treatment or after a dose change — anyone taking lurasidone should be watched for worsening depression or unusual changes in mood or behavior. Other risks include neuroleptic malignant syndrome, tardive dyskinesia (which can be irreversible), metabolic changes such as high blood sugar, new-onset diabetes, weight gain and cholesterol changes (generally milder than with some other antipsychotics), low blood pressure on standing and fainting, low white blood cell counts, seizures, and impaired thinking or motor skills (avoid driving until you know how it affects you).
Lurasidone must be taken with food (at least 350 calories) for the body to absorb it properly, and you should avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice and certain strong interacting medications. This is general information, not medical advice — talk to your doctor or pharmacist about whether lurasidone is right for you and about any medications or supplements you take.
This Lurasidone Hcl information was written and reviewed against authoritative U.S. medical sources — MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine), DailyMed, and FDA prescribing information — and checked for accuracy. It is provided for education and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.
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