Lurasidone Benefits & Uses

Lurasidone is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Schizophrenia

Other Benefits

Bipolar Disorder

Lurasidone Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 160 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range: 40 - 160 mg/day
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 80 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range: 20 - 80 mg/day
Geriatric	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 160 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range: 40 - 160 mg/day

Lurasidone Related Warnings

Is the use of Lurasidone safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can consume [medicine]. Though Lurasidone has mild side effects when taken during pregnany

Mild
Is the use of Lurasidone safe during breastfeeding?

Lurasidone can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Lurasidone on the Kidneys?

Lurasidone has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Lurasidone on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Lurasidone on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Lurasidone on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Lurasidone on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Lurasidone with Other Drugs

Lurasidone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Caffeine

Moderate

Acarbose

Acebutolol

Paracetamol

Phenylephrine

Lurasidone Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lurasidone unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Dementia
Tardive Dyskinesia
Depression
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Suicidal Tendency

Frequently asked Questions about Lurasidone

Is this Lurasidone habit forming or addictive?

Lurasidone is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Lurasidone can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Lurasidone only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, in many cases, taking Lurasidone can help with mental disorders.

Yes

Lurasidone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lurasidone

Taking Lurasidone with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Lurasidone

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Lurasidone.

Unknown