I've recently been exposed to latuda (lurasidone), an atypical antipsychotic which is allegedly safe to use with pregnant Patients. Anybody else have any experience with this relatively new medication? 0 Likes
Jules A, MSN Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner. 8,863 Posts Jul 20, 2011 Just starting to see it with the adolescents unsure of my opinion at this early stage. 0 Likes
Leonurus 16 Posts Jan 27, 2012 Have seen it on my unit only once so far, but have been hearing more about it and expect we will be using it more soon. Drug reps are out in full force as usual... It's supposed to have fewer metabolic side effects than other antipsychotics, for one thing. 0 Likes
IdrilRN, BSN, RN Specializes in Psych. Has 12 years experience. 136 Posts Jan 27, 2012 It has to be taken with food for proper absorption. That's about all I know. 0 Likes
Meriwhen, ASN, BSN, MSN, RN Specializes in Psych ICU, addictions. 4 Articles; 7,907 Posts Jan 29, 2012 It was fairly new at my last facility...I've seen it used in a few patients, but I can't say it made a drastic change in them yet. I guess time will tell. 0 Likes
ear Specializes in psychiatric ER, Mental Health. Has 10 years experience. 152 Posts Feb 2, 2012 The inpatient unit is using it a bit. The biggest problem I am seeing with it is the expense, they cant afford it, and thus, noncompliant. 0 Likes