Yeah - I tried it and had bad side effects. With my brain so forgetful and having been on so many drugs I can't remember but I think it was TD. I tried to tough it out but there was no way.

Risperdal made me really depressed in a flat scary wanting to die every second of the day way. I was blurry eyed hoping for death and finally my rational brain kicked in and said, "WHOA NELLY!" So I called my doctor and got off of it and 24 hours later was fine.

Yep and I love it. I had to stop taking it for awhile because of the cost but am going back on it in 2 weeks. I'm Bipolar 1.

When I was on it, it was $1,300 USD per month. Ouch. Might be the most expensive of the pharma drugs for bipolar right now.

My (financially clueless but fabulous anyway) Pdoc wanted to Px me Latuda because my Seroquel became so expensive on my new insurance.

Had to laugh when I found out what my out of pocket would be for THAT change-up.

But if you can afford it, I have heard good things about it...

Obviously this thread says otherwise so far...

I find that most meds I have to try myself to see how my body/lifestyle will handle them.

But I always come here first (well, since I've been coming here) for advice...

Good luck!

I am bipolar II I was on latuda for 3 weeks. I gained 7bls (that is huge im a gastric bypass patient) Also my blood pressure went very low. which was odd because abilify a sister drug made the blood pressure go way to high. My therapist did see an improvement in my mood though. I guess it sometimes is what trades are you willing to make sometimes.

I was on latuda for a while it gave me horrible side effects.

I have not. Figured it's too expensive since new.

Are you thinking about taking it again, trying it out at a different dosage or with another, new med?

Or are you just curious bc of your experience and the article?

I am just replying so I can bump this up for you & was wondering about what I asked.

Have a good Thursday. I'm gonna try to sleep, or at least rest. xx