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

Yes, you can get a prescription for Latuda (lurasidone) online after a video consultation with a licensed psychiatry provider, if the provider decides that medication is an appropriate treatment for you. Simply sign up for Talkspace Psychiatry then you’ll be matched with a psychiatry provider licensed in your state. You’ll be able to schedule a video appointment with your provider usually within two weeks, often sooner. At your video appointment your psychiatry provider will ask questions about your symptoms and health history, and you can share your questions about medication and anything else. If your provider writes you a prescription for Latuda (lurasidone) they will send it to a local pharmacy of your choice and you will pick up and pay for the medication at the pharmacy. You will have follow-up appointments with your provider every three months for ongoing medication management, to make sure Latuda is working for you and address any mental health needs.

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, you can get a Latuda (lurasidone) prescription or refill from Talkspace, after a video consultation with one of our licensed psychiatry providers (assuming the provider determines that it is an appropriate treatment for you). Simply sign up for Talkspace Psychiatry then you’ll be matched with a psychiatry provider licensed in your state. At your video appointment your psychiatry provider will ask questions about your symptoms and health history. If you are already taking Latuda and simply want to continue with a renewal of your prescription or refill, your Talkspace provider can continue your prescription if they determine it is medically appropriate. You will have follow-up appointments with your provider every three months for ongoing medication management, to make sure Latuda is working for you and address any mental health needs.

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.

There are several different medications your psychiatrist may prescribe for bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.

Other medications for bipolar disorder and schizophrenia include:

• Abilify (Aripiprazole)
• Lithium
• Seroquel (Quetiapine)
• Zyprexa (Olanzapine)