Lurasidone (Latuda) Treatment in Florida

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Lurasidone (Latuda) at One Stop Psychiatry

Lurasidone, sold as Latuda, is an antipsychotic used for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It has one unusual rule: it needs to be taken with a real meal. Our providers explain how to take it, check on weight and blood sugar, and adjust treatment at follow-ups. Visits are in Fort Lauderdale or by video anywhere in Florida.

What Is Lurasidone?

Lurasidone is an atypical antipsychotic. It’s a tablet taken once a day with a meal of at least 350 calories, at about the same time each day.

What Is Lurasidone Used For?

Schizophrenia
Bipolar disorder

Is Lurasidone Right for Me?

Your provider will go over your symptoms, your other medications and supplements, and your health history, including diabetes, weight, heart problems, seizures and pregnancy. For kids and teens, your provider decides whether it’s appropriate.

Getting Started With Lurasidone

Call (754) 270-6322 or request an appointment online. We’re open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Our staff will call you back to check your insurance, send your intake forms and confirm when and where your visit is.

At the first visit, your provider goes over your symptoms, your history, what you’ve already tried and what you’re taking now. You can come to our Fort Lauderdale office or use video from anywhere in Florida.

If Lurasidone makes sense for you, you’ll hear how to take it, what to expect in the first few weeks and which side effects to call about. If it doesn’t, your provider will talk through other options. Follow-up visits are where the dose gets fine-tuned.

Side Effects of Lurasidone

Common side effects include dizziness or unsteadiness, anxiety or restlessness, weakness, tiredness, slow movements or a shuffling walk, nausea, vomiting, and breast enlargement or discharge.

Get medical help right away for seizures; swelling of the face or throat or trouble breathing or swallowing; signs of infection such as fever, sore throat or chills; fever with sweating, confusion, a fast heartbeat and severe muscle stiffness; or movements you can’t control, or falling.

Important Safety Information

Older adults with dementia who take antipsychotics have a higher risk of death and may have a higher risk of stroke. Lurasidone isn’t approved for behavior problems in dementia.
Children, teens and young adults may be more likely to have suicidal thoughts, especially when starting or changing the dose. Call your provider right away about mood or behavior changes.
It can raise blood sugar, even in people without diabetes. Call right away for extreme thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger, blurred vision or weakness. Your weight will be checked, and your provider may order labs at Quest, Labcorp or any lab your insurance accepts.
Don’t start St. John’s wort, and avoid large amounts of grapefruit or grapefruit juice.

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Common Questions

Why does Latuda have to be taken with food?

Your body absorbs it properly only with a meal of at least 350 calories, so taking it on an empty stomach can make it work less well.

Will lurasidone affect my weight?

Your provider will check your weight from time to time and talk with you about any changes.

Do I need lab tests?

Your provider may order labs to see how you’re responding. You can use any lab your insurance accepts, such as Quest or Labcorp.

Can lurasidone be prescribed by video?

Yes, after an evaluation, as long as you’re in Florida during the visit and your provider decides it’s appropriate.

Insurance and Cost

We take Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana and Optum, and we have sliding-scale rates if you’re paying yourself. We check your coverage before the visit. The price of the medication itself depends on your pharmacy and plan. More on insurance.

We see patients from age 6, and same-day visits are often possible. Several of our providers and staff speak Spanish. Request an appointment or call (754) 270-6322.

We aren’t an emergency service. If you’re thinking about suicide or you’re in crisis, call or text 988. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Andrew C. Rucker, DO, psychiatrist, on October 6, 2026.

Source: MedlinePlus: Lurasidone (U.S. National Library of Medicine / NIH). This page is general information, not medical advice.