Latuda (lurasidone): Online prescriptions for bipolar disorder or schizophrenia

Yes. After a video consultation, a licensed psychiatric provider can prescribe Latuda (lurasidone) online if they determine it’s appropriate for you. With Talkspace psychiatry, you’ll be matched with a provider licensed in your state who can review your symptoms, health history, and treatment options. If prescribed, the medication is sent to your preferred local pharmacy or Amazon Pharmacy for delivery, with follow-up appointments for ongoing medication management.

Latuda (or Lurasidone) is a second generation antipsychotic (SGA) medication. It treats bipolar disorder and schizophrenia by balancing the levels of dopamine and serotonin in the brain.

No. Latuda (lurasidone) is a prescription medication, so you cannot purchase it over-the-counter. You will need to have Latuda prescribed to you by a licensed provider who is able to prescribe medications, like a doctor or nurse practitioner. You can get a prescription for Latuda (lurasidone) online through Talkspace after a video consultation with a licensed psychiatry provider, if the provider decides that Latuda is an appropriate treatment for you. 

The side effects of Latuda and its generic form, lurasidone, are often mild, but can include dizziness, drowsiness, anxiety, weakness, fatigue, restlessness, nausea, muscle stiffness, and more. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience adverse effects like seizures, swelling, hoarseness, difficulty breathing or swallowing, shortness of breath, abnormal heartbeat, fever, confusion, uncontrolled movements, and more. You should always take Latuda exactly as  prescribed by your healthcare provider. 

Yes. After a video consultation, a licensed Talkspace psychiatric provider can prescribe or refill Latuda (lurasidone) if they determine it’s medically appropriate. Ongoing follow-up appointments help monitor your treatment and manage your prescription.

Talkspace is in-network with most major health insurance plans, which means that when you have a video appointment with a Talkspace psychiatric provider to receive a Latuda (lurasidone) prescription or refill, Talkspace will bill your insurance plan directly for your online prescription appointment and you will only have to pay a copay (typically around $15, though many covered members pay $0). You will pay for the medication itself when you pick it up from a pharmacy of your choice, and you can have the pharmacy bill your insurance plan for the medication.

The price you pay for Latuda (or its generic, lurasidone) will depend on whether or not you’re paying with insurance and what your insurance copay is. The prices of prescription medications sometimes vary a lot by pharmacy, so to get the best price for Latuda (lurasidone) you might want to look at websites like GoodRx and CostPlusDrugs. You should also contact your insurance company to find out the most affordable way to get your prescription for Latuda. Some insurance companies charge less when you fill your prescriptions through their mail-order pharmacies.

Latuda (lurasidone) comes in tablet form. The dosage, and frequency in which you take Latuda (Lurasidone) will depend on your mental health condition and the treatment plan prescribed by your healthcare provider.

In some research, Latuda has been associated with weight loss in the short-term. Some studies that showed metabolic changes resulting in weight gain did find the gain was less pronounced and less likely with Latuda than with some other antipsychotic medications.

Latuda is not a mood stabilizer on its own. Latuda is in a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics (meaning they’re second generation, or a newer class of medication). It is meant to help improve your clarity of thinking, behavior, and feelings. It can be used on its own or in combination with mood stabilizer medications.

Latuda is a second generation antipsychotic (SGA) — or atypical antipsychotic — that’s prescribed to treat schizophrenia and depressive symptoms associated with bipolar 1. The drug is thought to work by rebalancing the neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine to improve a sense of reality, behavior, and thinking. Latuda is used to treat someone who is struggling with their sense of reality. In people with bipolar disorder, Latuda can help reduce symptoms in a manic phase.

Other medications your psychiatric provider may prescribe for bipolar disorder or schizophrenia include Abilify (aripiprazole), Lithium, Seroquel (quetiapine), and Zyprexa (olanzapine). The most appropriate medication depends on your diagnosis, symptoms, medical history, and individual treatment needs.