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Lurasidone tablet Lurasidone is a drug. Lurasidone is a drug that is used to treat psychosis. It works because it changes how chemicals in the brain work. Lurasidone is used to treat schizophrenia in people who are at least 13 years old and are adults or teenagers. Lurasidone is also used to treat depressive episodes in adults and children over 10 years old who have bipolar disorder (manic depression). Lurasidone can also be used for things that aren't mentioned in this guide. Information that's important Lurasidone is not allowed to be used to treat psychosis caused by dementia. Lurasidone may make older people with conditions linked to dementia more likely to die. When they first start taking medicine for depression, some young people think about ending their lives. Keep an eye out for changes in your symptoms or mood. Tell your doctor about any symptoms that are new or getting worse. Tell your doctor about any new medicines you start taking or any you stop taking. Lurasidone can interact with a lot of other drugs, and some drugs shouldn't be taken with it. Before you take this drug, If you are allergic to lurasidone, you shouldn't take it. Some medicines can react badly with lurasidone, so they shouldn't be taken together. Your doctor may need to change your treatment plan if you also take: an antifungal medicine like ketoconazole or voriconazole; an antibiotic like clarithromycin or rifampin; an antiviral like ritonavir; St. John's wort; or a seizure medicine like carbamazepine or phenytoin. Lurasidone is not allowed to be used to treat psychosis caused by dementia. Lurasidone may make older people with conditions linked to dementia more likely to die. You should tell your doctor if you have ever: Heart disease or a stroke; high or low blood pressure; high cholesterol or triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood); diabetes or high blood sugar (in you or someone in your family); a seizure; liver or kidney disease; low white blood cell (WBC) counts; abnormal hormone function tests (thyroid, pituitary gland); breast cancer; or suicidal thoughts or actions. When they first start taking medicine for depression, some young people think about ending their lives. Your doctor should see you often to check on how you're doing. Changes in your mood or symptoms should also be noticed by your family or other people who care for you. Taking antipsychotic drugs in the last three months of pregnancy could cause problems for the baby. But if you stop taking your medicine while you're pregnant, you might have withdrawal symptoms or other problems. Do not stop taking lurasidone on your own if you become pregnant while taking it. Your name may be on a list of people who are pregnant. This is to keep track of how the pregnancy goes and see if lurasidone has any effects on the baby. If you are taking lurasidone, it may not be safe to breastfeed your child. Ask your doctor what risks there might be. Lurasidone is not approved for people younger than 13 who have schizophrenia. No one younger than 10 years old is allowed to take lurasidone for depression. How do I take the drug lurasidone? Follow all of the directions on the label of your prescription, and read any guides or instruction sheets that come with it. Follow the directions to the letter. Lurasidone needs to be taken with a meal (at least 350 calories). You may need blood tests often. It could take a few weeks for your symptoms to get better. Continue to take the medicine as directed. While taking lurasidone, you should call your doctor if your symptoms don't get better or if they get worse. Don't stop taking lurasidone all of a sudden. When you stop suddenly, it could lead to other problems. Keep at room temperature and away from heat and moisture. What will happen if I don't take a dose? Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the dose you missed if your next dose is almost due. Take only one dose at a time. Get a refill on your prescription before you run out of all of your medicine. What should I stay away from while I'm on lurasidone? Avoid consuming alcohol. Dangerous side effects could occur. Don't drive or use machinery until you know how lurasidone will make you feel. If you get up too quickly after sitting or lying down, you might feel dizzy. If you are dizzy or tired, you could fall, get into an accident, or hurt yourself very badly. Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may cause bad side effects when taken with lurasidone. If you are taking lurasidone, don't eat or drink anything with grapefruit in it. When you are taking lurasidone, it is easier to get dangerously hot and thirsty. Drink a lot of water, especially when it's hot out or when you're working out. You might also be more sensitive to big changes in temperature (hot or cold). Lurasidone side effects If you have hives, trouble breathing, or swelling in your face, lips, tongue, or throat, you may be having an allergic reaction. Tell your doctor about any new or worsening symptoms, like mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or feeling impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), more depressed, or having thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself. When lurasidone is taken in large amounts or for a long time, it can cause a serious movement disorder that may not be able to be fixed. Some people with this disorder can't stop their lips, tongue, eyes, face, arms, or legs from moving. If you take lurasidone for a long time, you're more likely to get a serious movement disorder. Diabetes and age make people more likely to have this side effect (especially women). Call your doctor right away if: any new or unusual muscle movements you can't control; feeling light-headed, like you might pass out; a seizure (convulsions); (in women) irregular menstrual periods, breast or vaginal changes, nipple discharge; (in men) breast swelling, impotence, trouble swallowing; Low blood cell counts: sudden weakness or feeling sick, fever, chills, sore throat, mouth sores, swollen gums, pain when swallowing, skin sores, cold or flu symptoms, cough, trouble breathing; High blood sugar can cause increased thirst, increased urination, hunger, dry mouth, and fruity breath. A severe nervous system reaction can cause very stiff muscles, a high fever, sweating, confusion, fast or uneven heartbeats, tremors, and a feeling like you might pass out. Some of the most common side effects are drowsiness, weight gain, tremors, muscle stiffness, trouble moving muscles, feeling restless or unable to sit still, nausea, vomiting, a runny nose, or trouble sleeping (insomnia). This isn't a full list of all possible side effects, and there may be others.