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How To Treat The Condition Of Mental Disability After Taking Latuda?

I was misdiagnosed as Bipolar and put on Latuda a little over a month ago. It has turned my life into a living nightmare. I am a 40 yr old sgl female and my parents since have moved me into their home. I have become totally mentally disabled and unable to function. We are in the process of weaning me off 60 mg of Latuda a day..........taking every other day and then halfing tomorrow and the day after. I will then go on Lexapro for depression. Can I just start Lexapro tomorrow having only been on Latuda for just a month or do I need to continue weaning through the week?
Wed, 30 Jul 2014
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I understand your concern and the condition that you are going through.
Brief Answer: Switch to the new medicine as per the directions of your treating physician.

Detailed Answer:
Latuda is an antipsychotic and it can be used along with Lexapro, which is an antidepressant but the dosage of the two is important. You can gradually start the lexapro and at the same time wean off from Latuda in few days. Gradually weaning from the medicine is the recommended of switching to the new medicine. I hope you find this helpful.
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How To Treat The Condition Of Mental Disability After Taking Latuda?

I understand your concern and the condition that you are going through. Brief Answer: Switch to the new medicine as per the directions of your treating physician. Detailed Answer: Latuda is an antipsychotic and it can be used along with Lexapro, which is an antidepressant but the dosage of the two is important. You can gradually start the lexapro and at the same time wean off from Latuda in few days. Gradually weaning from the medicine is the recommended of switching to the new medicine. I hope you find this helpful.