Posted by tensor on February 3, 2012, at 14:33:36
In reply to Re: Thinking of Zyprexa » tensor, posted by SLS on February 3, 2012, at 14:06:59
> Latuda (lurasidone) is an atypical antipsychotic that has been out for about a year. Weight gain and metabolic side effects don't seem to be problems according to what I've read. Latuda is a relative of Geodon (ziprasidone), but lacks the NE/5-HT reuptake inhibition of Geodon. Latuda also blocks 5-HT7 receptors, an effect that might explain its purported antidepressant properties.
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> - ScottI've read about it, but unfortunately it's not available here. Geodon is OTOH, would you say it is to prefer over Zyprexa? In terms of effectiveness i.e.
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