robotxd Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Hello, I am posting today to let you know to not give up hope with AAPs. I tried: Zyprexa (made my mind literally useless), Invega (made me extremely suicidal), Zoloft (was a stupid drug choice), Abilify (decent drug but gave me HORRIFIC EPS symptoms) + a host of other "supplemental drugs." I started Latuda a few weeks ago. I have been psychosis-free ever since a few days after starting it. I have had no tremors/involuntary muscle movements, and my head has felt more clear than it has in a LONG time. The best part is: I have actually LOST weight on Latuda. I know the AAPs are supposed to make you gain. I gained a pound or two on Abilify, but I've steadily been losing weight, even on days when I completely overeat. Is this normal/has anyone had this happen before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonuser Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I don't know if it's normal but that does give me hope! My pdoc has suggested Latuda for me. I am taking Abilify as an add-on to Cymbalta and it has made me gain tons of weight. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J718 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Man, I'm really jealous. I switched to Latuda from Abilify because it seemed like a lot of people had lost weight on Latuda. Abilify made me gain about 10 pounds. I gained 5 more on Latuda; managed to eventually lose 3. The rest won't budge no matter what my health-nut self does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnaBanana Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 I didn't start losing weight on Latuda until I started taking Metformin. I didn't lose or gain on Latuda, it was just the same weight. Now I've lost 16 pounds since March. Not a quick loss, but a slow steady one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtac Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 I lost weight on Latuda, somewhere between 10-15lbs, which was fine, I needed to lose some weight. Most of it came from controlling my eating habits, despite the 350 calorie requirement for dosing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 I lost weight on Latuda, somewhere between 10-15lbs, which was fine, I needed to lose some weight. Most of it came from controlling my eating habits, despite the 350 calorie requirement for dosing. 350 calories is nothing, even if you have to take it three times a day. I could see maybe it being a problem if you're supposed to take it in the the morning and you're not a breakfast person. That's two eggs cooked in a little butter and a cup of whole milk yogurt with some fruit. That's a lot if you're used to nothing. And since recent research refutes the breakfast hypothesis, you shouldn't worry about eating then if you're not hungry (I'll be the first to admit that this new research isn't all that compelling from what I've seen, but the old stuff telling you to eat breakfast wasn't any bêter. Another problem would be if you're supposed to take it right before bed, when you shouldn't be eating unless it's a late dinner. What time of day are you supposed to take Latuda? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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