Any bipolar people on Latuda?

[thedevilinmyshoes]

Interested to know whether you like it, either with or instead of lithium.

bumping

would really like to know if people are happy on it and not gaining weight or being even slightly manic, as might be starting it soon

I'm not--I asked my pdoc about it this week and he just changed the subject.

However, I know of 2 people who have tried it. One said that it didn't do anything--no side effects, but no benefit. She's in Switzerland. The other person has made a remarkable recovery on it with no side effects. She's is in the UK, but has a possible schizoaffective disorder diagnosis so it maybe why she was able to get it.

I know it's been licensed for bipolar depression in the USA. (There were wall-to-wall adverts for it when I was out there in October). From what I can see, I think that they're currently trying to get a license in the UK. I will try to find the link.

thanks for replying! I think it's been approved here for a year or so, it's only the lack of real anti-manic efficacy that worries me but I suppose I won't know unless I try!

were you hoping to add it to your existing meds or change from another antipsychotic to it?

going through it alone 😒

Hugs, you're not alone

😘

Ditto what Millie says.

thanks bright 😊