depression from latuda?

[LexFlex]

Hi all,

I've been taking Latuda for almost 2 months now and recently not long after I take it I go into a depression that seems to last about 6 hours. I tried timing the pill at different parts of the day, it definitely seems to be part of the Latuda the depression that is. I hate taking it at night because I find myself not being able to sleep right away so I usually read for about 3 hours. Melatonin only sometimes helps. But yeah, after I get done with everything for the day like going to the gym, shopping, etc, I eat then take Latuda and not long afterwards my outlook on life goes grim. I believe mental exhaustion may be a contributor to the depression also. I'm not sure. But everything else is fine like I took a tab roughly at 6:00pm today for 6 hours I lay in bed, moping, sleeping somewhat can't function. Now its 12:30AM and I'm not depressed anymore, so I wonder.. Thanks.

[koali777]

Me too! I posted a similar thing in a different thread. I was mad I had to take it with food because I didn't want the extra calories, but hated taking it at dinner because I get what you're talking about. I'm not sure why it does this. Someone told me it's just a blip in my life; it may be for you as well. I've been on it 2 months as well.

[LexFlex]

Yeah when you first started out Latuda did it do this to you? When I first started I didn't notice this effect. I haven't taken Latuda all day so far gonna wait until later. I found that I have much more energy during the day. But I dread taking it tonight, I hope I sleep through it. Take care.

[koali777]

Nope, didn't do it at first. First night, put me right to sleep. For a few weeks it'd wipe me out. Then, when it stopped making me so drowsy so quickly, I noticed the akathisia and depression. At first, it was a miracle drug. It is still, I think. Just sometimes makes me too apathetic.

[matthewmurphyj]

Could you add an antidepressant? My best guess would be Remeron. Remeron may help you sleep and help you treat the depression you experience, however you have to be careful with it as it may induce significant weight gain. Good luck!

[dreadOHdreads]

I'm on Latuda. It does great with me. However when I was taking my Vyvanse daily I would get these horrible depressions in the evening. They stopped when I stopped taking my Vyvanse everyday.

[ManWitPlan]

Yeah this is more than likely the latuda. I had this experience as well. If you get that reaction and other alternatives don't work you might want to consider switching to something else.