{"id":627832,"date":"2024-04-17T11:42:45","date_gmt":"2024-04-17T15:42:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=627832"},"modified":"2024-10-25T10:00:23","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T14:00:23","slug":"how-long-does-it-take-latuda-to-work-for-bipolar-depression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/how-long-does-it-take-latuda-to-work-for-bipolar-depression\/","title":{"rendered":"How long does it take Latuda to work for bipolar depression?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/latuda\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Latuda<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a brand-name prescription drug that contains the active ingredient lurasidone. Since <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/lurasidone-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lurasidone<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the generic formulation of Latuda, all of the information in this article applies whether you take brand-name Latuda or generic lurasidone. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/latuda\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Latuda<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a member of a class of drugs called <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/atypical-antipsychotics\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">atypical antipsychotics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, also called second-generation antipsychotics. It is approved by the Food &amp; Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/schizophrenia-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schizophrenia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in adults and adolescents ages 13 to 17&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depressive episodes associated with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/bipolar-disorder-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bipolar I disorder<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (bipolar depression) in adults and pediatric patients ages 10 to 17 as monotherapy (using one drug as a treatment)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depressive episodes associated with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/bipolar-1-vs-2\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bipolar I disorder<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (bipolar depression) in adults as an add-on therapy with a mood stabilizer such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/lithium\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lithium<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/valproate-sodium\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">valproate<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article will focus on Latuda for bipolar depression. When starting this medication, you may want to know how long Latuda will take to work. Generally, in most people, Latuda works in about six weeks or sooner, although results may vary. Continue reading to learn more about Latuda for bipolar depression.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-does-latuda-work\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How does Latuda work?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Latuda is a second-generation antipsychotic, also known as an atypical antipsychotic. The way it works is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK541057\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not completely understood<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is thought to work by balancing dopamine and serotonin in the brain. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationwidechildrens.org\/family-resources-education\/700childrens\/2023\/02\/dopamine-and-serotonin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dopamine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is associated with reward and motivation, while serotonin is associated with mood, memory, sleep, focus, appetite, and other functions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While first-generation antipsychotics are associated with side effects such as movement disorders, weight gain, and orthostatic hypotension (a drop in blood pressure when standing up), second-generation antipsychotics like Latuda have fewer of these types of side effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-it-take-latuda-to-work\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long does it take Latuda to work?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24170180\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clinical trial published in 2014<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that after six weeks, adult patients who took Latuda had a significant improvement in symptoms of bipolar depression. Similar results of significantly improved depressive symptoms were found in a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29173735\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">six-week trial<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of children and adolescents who took Latuda.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0149291815012977#s0030\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study published in 2016<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that higher doses of Latuda were more effective in treating bipolar depression. This was true for people who took Latuda as the only treatment, as well as people who took Latuda along with other medication. The study also found that Latuda&rsquo;s effects may start as quickly as within two weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since healthcare professionals gradually increase the prescription dosage, it may take some time to find the dose that is most effective, which could affect how long Latuda takes to reach its full effect. If you notice your symptoms are worsening or not improving, consult your healthcare provider for medical advice. Do not stop taking Latuda suddenly.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-to-consider-before-taking-latuda-for-bipolar-disorder\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to consider before taking Latuda for bipolar disorder<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are benefits and risks to taking antipsychotic medications such as Latuda. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/latuda-side-effects\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Side effects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as drowsiness and movement problems are common, but there are also potentially serious side effects, which we will discuss in more detail below. Before taking Latuda, tell your healthcare provider about your medical conditions, medical history, and the medications you take, including prescription and over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, and supplements. Your healthcare provider will take all of this information into account to determine whether Latuda is an appropriate treatment for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"latuda-side-effects\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Latuda side effects&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In adults with bipolar depression, the most common side effects of Latuda are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Akathisia (inability to stay still)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extrapyramidal symptoms (a common side effect of antipsychotic drugs that causes symptoms of involuntary movements, stiff muscles, and tremors)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleepiness&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In pediatric patients ages 10&ndash;17 with bipolar depression, the most common side effects of Latuda are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight gain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insomnia (trouble falling asleep or staying asleep)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with symptoms of an allergic reaction, such as hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, should get emergency medical help.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other serious side effects may include, but are not limited to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seizures<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abnormal heartbeat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infection (symptoms may include sore throat, cough, fever, or chills)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uncontrollable body movements&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confusion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe muscle stiffness<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talk to your healthcare provider about the potential side effects of Latuda, as other side effects may occur.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"latuda-warnings\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Latuda warnings<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before taking Latuda, tell your healthcare provider if you&rsquo;re pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Latuda may cause extrapyramidal symptoms or withdrawal symptoms in a newborn. There is a pregnancy registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women who took Latuda during pregnancy. If you already take Latuda and suspect you&rsquo;re pregnant, notify your healthcare provider right away.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Latuda has a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/black-box-warning\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">black box warning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, also called a boxed warning. This is the most serious warning required by the FDA. The warning states:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Older adult patients with dementia-related psychosis who take antipsychotic drugs have an increased risk of death. Latuda is not approved to treat patients with dementia-related psychosis. Antipsychotics can also cause strokes and mini-strokes, which can cause death in older adults with dementia.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In clinical studies, antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults. Therefore, patients of any age who take Latuda should be closely monitored for changes in mood and behavior and suicidal thoughts and behavior.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=afad3051-9df2-4c54-9684-e8262a133af8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Latuda prescribing information<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also warns that Latuda can cause the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neuroleptic malignant syndrome, which is a potentially fatal problem associated with antipsychotic medicines that causes symptoms such as high fever, stiff muscles, and confusion&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/tardive-dyskinesia-symptoms\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tardive dyskinesia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a condition of the nervous system associated with long-term antipsychotic use that causes involuntary movements such as grimacing, lip smacking, and eye blinking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metabolic changes, such as weight gain, high blood sugar or diabetes, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/high-cholesterol-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high cholesterol<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low white blood cell count, increasing risk of infection&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orthostatic hypotension (a drop in blood pressure upon standing) and fainting, which are more likely to occur when you first start taking Latuda&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Falls and fractures due to side effects such as drowsiness and orthostatic hypotension<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seizures in people with a history of seizures&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Possible impairment, affecting the ability to drive or operate machinery&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Problems with body temperature regulation&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An increased risk of manic or hypomanic episodes, especially in people with bipolar disorder&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"proper-use-of-latuda-for-bipolar-disorder\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proper use of Latuda for bipolar disorder<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Latuda is available as an oral tablet and prescribed in the following strengths: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">milligrams (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mg), 40 mg, 60 mg, 80 mg, and 120 mg. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For adults with bipolar depression, the recommended starting dose is 20 mg by mouth once daily. The dose may be gradually increased by the healthcare provider, if needed, to a recommended daily dose of 20 to 120 mg daily.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For pediatric patients ages 10&ndash;17 with bipolar depression, the starting dose is 20 mg by mouth once daily. The dose may be gradually increased by the healthcare provider, if needed, to a recommended daily dose of 20 to 80 mg daily.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who take certain medications that interact with Latuda may require higher or lower doses, depending on the interacting drug. People with moderate to severe kidney or liver problems will require lower doses.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When taking Latuda for bipolar disorder:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consume at least 350 calories of food to help the body absorb the medication.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid alcohol, grapefruit, and grapefruit juice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you miss a dose of Latuda, take the missed dose with at least 350 calories of food as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose before continuing your regular schedule. Do not take extra doses of medication.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Store Latuda at room temperature, away from direct light, heat, and moisture.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"bottom-line\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bottom line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are taking Latuda for bipolar depression, it may take up to six weeks to see the full benefit of the medication, although some research has shown it to start working as quickly as within two weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any concerns about Latuda not working for you or about the drug in general, consult your healthcare provider. You may need a dose adjustment or a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/latuda-alternatives\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">different drug<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you are concerned about the cost of Latuda, check the SingleCare website for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/latuda\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Latuda coupons<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that can help you save on your prescription of brand-name Latuda or generic lurasidone.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Latuda is a brand-name prescription drug that contains the active ingredient lurasidone. Since lurasidone is the generic formulation of Latuda, all of the information in this article applies whether you take brand-name Latuda or generic lurasidone. Latuda is a member of a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics, also called second-generation antipsychotics. It is approved [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":149,"featured_media":627834,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4589],"tags":[4343,451],"coauthors":[10668],"class_list":["post-627832","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-drug-info","tag-brand-name-drugs","tag-depression","wpautop"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.4 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How long does it take Latuda to work for bipolar depression?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Latuda can take about six weeks to work for bipolar, but higher doses may make it work more quickly.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/how-long-does-it-take-latuda-to-work-for-bipolar-depression\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How long does it take Latuda to work for bipolar depression?\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Latuda can take about six weeks to work for bipolar, but higher doses may make it work more quickly.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/how-long-does-it-take-latuda-to-work-for-bipolar-depression\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"The Checkup\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/singlecare\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2024-04-17T15:42:45+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-10-25T14:00:23+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/how-long-does-it-take-latuda-to-work-for-bipolar.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1920\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1080\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Karen Berger, Pharm.D.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@SingleCare\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@SingleCare\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Karen Berger, Pharm.D.\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"7 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.singlecare.com\\\/blog\\\/how-long-does-it-take-latuda-to-work-for-bipolar-depression\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.singlecare.com\\\/blog\\\/how-long-does-it-take-latuda-to-work-for-bipolar-depression\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Angie Long\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.singlecare.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/b0beb2600e980db5e6c110b8e3b9386e\"},\"headline\":\"How long does it take Latuda to work for bipolar depression?\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-04-17T15:42:45+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-10-25T14:00:23+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.singlecare.com\\\/blog\\\/how-long-does-it-take-latuda-to-work-for-bipolar-depression\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":1352,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.singlecare.com\\\/blog\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.singlecare.com\\\/blog\\\/how-long-does-it-take-latuda-to-work-for-bipolar-depression\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.singlecare.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/04\\\/how-long-does-it-take-latuda-to-work-for-bipolar.png\",\"keywords\":[\"Brand name drugs\",\"Depression\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Drug Info\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.singlecare.com\\\/blog\\\/how-long-does-it-take-latuda-to-work-for-bipolar-depression\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.singlecare.com\\\/blog\\\/how-long-does-it-take-latuda-to-work-for-bipolar-depression\\\/\",\"name\":\"How long does it take Latuda to work for bipolar depression?\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.singlecare.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.singlecare.com\\\/blog\\\/how-long-does-it-take-latuda-to-work-for-bipolar-depression\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.singlecare.com\\\/blog\\\/how-long-does-it-take-latuda-to-work-for-bipolar-depression\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.singlecare.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/04\\\/how-long-does-it-take-latuda-to-work-for-bipolar.png\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-04-17T15:42:45+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-10-25T14:00:23+00:00\",\"description\":\"Latuda can take about six weeks to work for bipolar, but higher doses may make it work more quickly.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.singlecare.com\\\/blog\\\/how-long-does-it-take-latuda-to-work-for-bipolar-depression\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.singlecare.com\\\/blog\\\/how-long-does-it-take-latuda-to-work-for-bipolar-depression\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.singlecare.com\\\/blog\\\/how-long-does-it-take-latuda-to-work-for-bipolar-depression\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.singlecare.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/04\\\/how-long-does-it-take-latuda-to-work-for-bipolar.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.singlecare.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/04\\\/how-long-does-it-take-latuda-to-work-for-bipolar.png\",\"width\":1920,\"height\":1080,\"caption\":\"A prescriptionpad and a pill bottle: How long does it take Latuda to work for bipolar depression?\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.singlecare.com\\\/blog\\\/how-long-does-it-take-latuda-to-work-for-bipolar-depression\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.singlecare.com\\\/blog\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"How long does it take Latuda to work for bipolar depression?\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.singlecare.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.singlecare.com\\\/blog\\\/\",\"name\":\"The Checkup, a health blog by SingleCare\",\"description\":\"Read the latest in prescription, wellness, and healthcare news\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.singlecare.com\\\/blog\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.singlecare.com\\\/blog\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.singlecare.com\\\/blog\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"SingleCare\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.singlecare.com\\\/blog\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.singlecare.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.singlecare.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2020\\\/01\\\/placeholderimage-1.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.singlecare.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2020\\\/01\\\/placeholderimage-1.jpg\",\"width\":1200,\"height\":630,\"caption\":\"SingleCare\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.singlecare.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/singlecare\",\"https:\\\/\\\/x.com\\\/SingleCare\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.instagram.com\\\/singlecare\\\/?hl=en\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.linkedin.com\\\/company\\\/singlecare\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/channel\\\/UCd9kiPIjCQw95-2BHCYePKA\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.singlecare.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/b0beb2600e980db5e6c110b8e3b9386e\",\"name\":\"Angie Long\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/aa600104084053d6b0460df54512948e4ede8529dd1351c42c990ecdd95015e2?s=96&d=mm&r=gcfe5f4c9ba539fe0e90a4ed51fa5c66c\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/aa600104084053d6b0460df54512948e4ede8529dd1351c42c990ecdd95015e2?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/aa600104084053d6b0460df54512948e4ede8529dd1351c42c990ecdd95015e2?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Angie Long\"},\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.singlecare.com\\\/blog\\\/author\\\/along\\\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"How long does it take Latuda to work for bipolar depression?","description":"Latuda can take about six weeks to work for bipolar, but higher doses may make it work more quickly.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/how-long-does-it-take-latuda-to-work-for-bipolar-depression\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"How long does it take Latuda to work for bipolar depression?","og_description":"Latuda can take about six weeks to work for bipolar, but higher doses may make it work more quickly.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/how-long-does-it-take-latuda-to-work-for-bipolar-depression\/","og_site_name":"The Checkup","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/singlecare","article_published_time":"2024-04-17T15:42:45+00:00","article_modified_time":"2024-10-25T14:00:23+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1920,"height":1080,"url":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/how-long-does-it-take-latuda-to-work-for-bipolar.png","type":"image\/png"}],"author":"Karen Berger, Pharm.D.","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@SingleCare","twitter_site":"@SingleCare","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Karen Berger, Pharm.D.","Est. reading time":"7 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/how-long-does-it-take-latuda-to-work-for-bipolar-depression\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/how-long-does-it-take-latuda-to-work-for-bipolar-depression\/"},"author":{"name":"Angie Long","@id":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/b0beb2600e980db5e6c110b8e3b9386e"},"headline":"How long does it take Latuda to work for bipolar depression?","datePublished":"2024-04-17T15:42:45+00:00","dateModified":"2024-10-25T14:00:23+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/how-long-does-it-take-latuda-to-work-for-bipolar-depression\/"},"wordCount":1352,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/how-long-does-it-take-latuda-to-work-for-bipolar-depression\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/how-long-does-it-take-latuda-to-work-for-bipolar.png","keywords":["Brand name drugs","Depression"],"articleSection":["Drug Info"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/how-long-does-it-take-latuda-to-work-for-bipolar-depression\/","url":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/how-long-does-it-take-latuda-to-work-for-bipolar-depression\/","name":"How long does it take Latuda to work for bipolar depression?","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/how-long-does-it-take-latuda-to-work-for-bipolar-depression\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/how-long-does-it-take-latuda-to-work-for-bipolar-depression\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/how-long-does-it-take-latuda-to-work-for-bipolar.png","datePublished":"2024-04-17T15:42:45+00:00","dateModified":"2024-10-25T14:00:23+00:00","description":"Latuda can take about six weeks to work for bipolar, but higher doses may make it work more quickly.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/how-long-does-it-take-latuda-to-work-for-bipolar-depression\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/how-long-does-it-take-latuda-to-work-for-bipolar-depression\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/how-long-does-it-take-latuda-to-work-for-bipolar-depression\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/how-long-does-it-take-latuda-to-work-for-bipolar.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/how-long-does-it-take-latuda-to-work-for-bipolar.png","width":1920,"height":1080,"caption":"A prescriptionpad and a pill bottle: How long does it take Latuda to work for bipolar depression?"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/how-long-does-it-take-latuda-to-work-for-bipolar-depression\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"How long does it take Latuda to work for bipolar depression?"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/","name":"The Checkup, a health blog by SingleCare","description":"Read the latest in prescription, wellness, and healthcare news","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/#organization","name":"SingleCare","url":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/placeholderimage-1.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/placeholderimage-1.jpg","width":1200,"height":630,"caption":"SingleCare"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/singlecare","https:\/\/x.com\/SingleCare","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/singlecare\/?hl=en","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/singlecare\/","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCd9kiPIjCQw95-2BHCYePKA"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/b0beb2600e980db5e6c110b8e3b9386e","name":"Angie Long","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/aa600104084053d6b0460df54512948e4ede8529dd1351c42c990ecdd95015e2?s=96&d=mm&r=gcfe5f4c9ba539fe0e90a4ed51fa5c66c","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/aa600104084053d6b0460df54512948e4ede8529dd1351c42c990ecdd95015e2?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/aa600104084053d6b0460df54512948e4ede8529dd1351c42c990ecdd95015e2?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Angie Long"},"url":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/author\/along\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/627832","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/149"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=627832"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/627832\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/627834"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=627832"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=627832"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=627832"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=627832"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}