Is lurasidone hydrochloride Latuda safe to take if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?

Use of lurasidone in pregnant women has not been adequately evaluated. Due to the lack of conclusive safety data, lurasidone should be used in pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Lurasidone is classified as FDA pregnancy risk category B (no animal studies demonstrate harm).

Lurasidone was excreted in the milk of rats in animal studies. It is not known if lurasidone is excreted in human breast milk. Since many drugs are excreted in human milk and have the potential of causing harm to the nursing infant, a decision should be made to either discontinue nursing or taking lurasidone.

What else should I know about lurasidone hydrochloride Latuda?

What preparations of lurasidone hydrochloride Latuda are available?

Oral tablets: 20, 40, 60, 80, and 120 mg.

How should I keep lurasidone hydrochloride Latuda stored?

Tablets should be stored at room temperature, between 15 C to 30 C (59 F to 86 F).

Reference: FDA Prescribing Information

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