Latuda and Epilepsy - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Epilepsy is reported as a side effect among people who take Latuda (lurasidone hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 20-29 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Abilify, and have Schizophrenia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Epilepsy when taking Latuda. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 20,677 people who have side effects when taking Latuda from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Latuda?

Latuda has active ingredients of lurasidone hydrochloride. It is often used in bipolar disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 21,543 Latuda users. Check the latest studies of Latuda.

What is Epilepsy?

Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures) is found to be associated with 1,163 drugs and 1,777 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Epilepsy.

On Jul, 30, 2026

20,677 people reported to have side effects when taking Latuda.
Among them, 31 people (0.15%) have Epilepsy.

Among these 31 people:

How long have people been on Latuda when they have Epilepsy? *

What is the gender of people who have Epilepsy when taking Latuda? *

female: 79.17 %
male: 20.83 %

What is the age of people who have Epilepsy when taking Latuda? *

What are other drugs people take besides Latuda? *

What are other side effects people have besides Epilepsy? *

Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 8 people, 25.81%
Rashes (redness): 7 people, 22.58%
Fever: 7 people, 22.58%
Wound: 6 people, 19.35%
Joint Pain: 6 people, 19.35%
Inflammation: 6 people, 19.35%
Pain: 6 people, 19.35%
Pain In Extremity: 6 people, 19.35%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 6 people, 19.35%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 6 people, 19.35%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 13 people, 41.94%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 6 people, 19.35%
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (joint inflammation in children due to systemic disease): 6 people, 19.35%
Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 3 people, 9.68%
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry;): 2 people, 6.45%
Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 2 people, 6.45%
Major Depression (a mood state that goes well beyond temporarily feeling sad or blue. it is a serious medical illness that affects one's thoughts, feelings): 1 person, 3.23%
Bipolar I Disorder (mood disorder that is characterized by at least one manic or mixed episode): 1 person, 3.23%
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is an allergic inflammatory condition of the esophagus that involves eosinophils, a type of white blood cell): 1 person, 3.23%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 3.23%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Reddy, B., Das, S., & Ali, M. , "A Case of Hypersexuality Probably Associated With Lurasidone", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2018 Jan .
Sood S, "Neutropenia with Multiple Antipsychotics Including Dose Dependent Neutropenia with Lurasidone", Clinical Psychopharmacology and Neuroscience, 2017 Jan .
Reddy, B., Das, S., & Ali, M. , "A Case of Hypersexuality Probably Associated With Lurasidone", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2018 Jan .
Sood S, "Neutropenia with Multiple Antipsychotics Including Dose Dependent Neutropenia with Lurasidone", Clinical Psychopharmacology and Neuroscience, 2017 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on lurasidone hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Latuda) and Latuda (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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