Latuda is a brand-name oral tablet prescribed for bipolar depression and schizophrenia. It contains the active ingredient lurasidone. It is not known whether Latuda is safe to take during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Keep reading for specific information about reproductive health and Latuda. If you or your partner are planning to become pregnant or breastfeed, it’s important to discuss the risks and benefits of taking Latuda with a healthcare professional.
For a comprehensive look at Latuda, see this article.
It’s not known whether Latuda is safe to take during pregnancy.
Latuda hasn’t been studied in pregnant people. However, movement disorders and withdrawal symptoms have occurred in infants born to pregnant people treated with Latuda during their last 3 months of pregnancy.
Examples of these movement disorders and withdrawal symptoms include:
If you’re pregnant or planning a pregnancy, talk with your doctor about the risks and benefits of taking Latuda.
Pregnancy registry
The National Pregnancy Registry for Atypical Antipsychotics is collecting information on the safety of Latuda and similar drugs when used during pregnancy. If you’d like to learn more, visit the registry website or talk with your doctor.
Latuda and fertility
In animal studies, some females that were given Latuda had fertility problems (difficulty conceiving). However, animal studies don’t always predict what will happen in humans.
If you and your partner are planning a pregnancy, talk with your doctor if you are taking Latuda or before starting Latuda treatment.
It’s not known whether Latuda can pass into breast milk. If you’re breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed, talk with your doctor about the risks and benefits of taking Latuda.
It’s not known whether Latuda is safe to take during pregnancy. If you’re sexually active and you or your partner can become pregnant, talk with your doctor about your birth control options while you’re taking Latuda.
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