what is latuda?
Latuda is the brand name of the drug lurasidone, which is used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia. The drug is in a class of medicines known as atypical antipsychotics. Latuda helps patients think more clearly and feel less nervous, and it may decrease hallucinations. The medicine may also improve mood, sleep, appetite, and energy levels. This drug was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2010 and is manufactured by Sunovion Pharmaceuticals.