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Why do you need to take Latuda with food?

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on June 8, 2022.

Official answer

by Drugs.com

Food helps Latuda be absorbed better which is why the product information tells you to take Latuda with at least 350 calories of food. Food almost doubles how much Latuda is absorbed and increases blood levels of Latuda at their peak almost 3-fold. Food helps your body absorb Latuda more efficiently.

References
  • Latuda (lurasidone hydrochloride). Reviewed 11/2020. Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. https://www.drugs.com/pro/latuda.html
  • Latuda (lurasidone). Latuda.com https://www.latuda.com/

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