Compare Latuda vs. Seroquel

Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.

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Latuda (Lurasidone)

Prescription only

Seroquel (quetiapine)

Prescription only
Helps control your thoughts and mood.

Latuda (Lurasidone) is good for treating schizophrenia and depression related to bipolar disorder. It's less likely to cause weight gain, cholesterol, blood sugar, and heart rhythm problems.

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3.8/ 5 average rating with 61 reviewsforLatuda
Helps control your thoughts and mood.

Seroquel (quetiapine) is a effective at treating schizophrenia, mania, and depression but it can cause weight gain and high blood glucose levels.

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3.7/ 5 average rating with 250 reviewsforSeroquel
Upsides
  • Has been shown in clinical studies to help people felt better and experience improvements with their thoughts and mood.
  • It’s a newer type of medication and works differently than traditional antidepressants.
  • Can be taken alone or with other medications that manage your mood.
  • Compared to other antipsychotics, it has a lower risk of causing weight gain and changes to cholesterol, blood sugar, and heart rhythm.
  • Seroquel (quetiapine) is effective at relieving psychotic symptoms and manic episodes.
  • Seroquel (quetiapine) has fewer side effects than most antipsychotic medications.
  • Seroquel (quetiapine) is less likely to cause heart problems compared to some other antipsychotics.
  • Seroquel (quetiapine) is also the least likely to cause Extrapyramidal Symptoms (EPS) – a movement disorder that causes stiffness, tremor, restlessness, and slow, repetitive, or involuntary movements.
Downsides
  • Certain antifungal and heart medicines can increase the amount of Latuda (Lurasidone) in your body and put you at risk for more side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about any drug interactions between medicines you’re taking.
  • Can cause you to be more sensitive to heat and make it harder for your body to cool off.
  • Need to avoid drinking alcohol while taking Latuda (Lurasidone).
  • Elderly people who have dementia shouldn't take Latuda (Lurasidone).
  • Seroquel (quetiapine) has a moderate to high risk of weight gain, elevated cholesterol and/or blood sugar compared to other antipsychotics.
  • You might need routine blood tests to check how Seroquel (quetiapine) is affecting your body.
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Dosage forms
  • Pill
  • Pill
  • Extended release
Price
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Reviews
61 reviews so far
61%
saidit'sworth it
61%
saiditworked well
25%
saidit'sa big hassle

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250 reviews so far
56%
saidit'sworth it
50%
saiditworked well
27%
saidit'sa big hassle

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Side effects
16possible side effects
  • Somnolence
    22%
  • Akathisia
    15%
  • Nausea
    12%
  • Parkinsonism
    11%
  • Any side effect
    9%
  • Vomiting
    8%
  • Dyspepsia
    8%
  • Insomnia
    8%
  • Agitation
    6%
  • Anxiety
    6%
  • Dystonia
    5%
  • Dizziness
    5%
  • Fatigue
    4%
  • Back Pain
    4%
  • Restlessness
    3%
  • Salivary hypersecretion
    2%
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36possible side effects
  • Drowsiness
    34%
  • Dry mouth
    19%
  • Headache
    17%
  • Weakness
    10%
  • Constipation
    10%
  • Dizziness
    9%
  • Tremor
    8%
  • Stomach pain
    7%
  • Low blood pressure
    7%
  • Agitation
    6%
  • Weight gain
    6%
  • Sore throat
    6%
  • Back pain
    5%
  • Stiffness/difficulty moving
    4%
  • Hay fever
    4%
  • Swelling in the limbs
    4%
  • Twitching
    4%
  • Indigestion
    4%
  • Depression
    3%
  • Lazy eye
    3%
  • Speech disorder
    3%
  • Altered hormone levels
    3%
  • Heaviness
    2%
  • Infection
    2%
  • Fever
    2%
  • High blood pressure
    2%
  • Increased heart rate
    2%
  • Increased appetite
    2%
  • Hypothyroidism
    2%
  • Incoordination
    2%
  • Abnormal thinking
    2%
  • Anxiety
    2%
  • Loss of control of movements
    2%
  • Sinus infection
    2%
  • Sweating
    2%
  • Urinary Tract Infection
    2%
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Risks and risk factors
  • Increased risk of death
    • Elderly patients with dementia
  • Suicidal thoughts or behavior
    • Age 18 years or younger
  • Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)
  • Abnormal and involuntary muscle movements
    • Duration of treatment
  • Sedation and driving impairment
    • Taking with alcohol
    • Taking other medicines that make you less alert
  • Blood disorders
  • Higher blood sugar and cholesterol
    • History of diabetes
    • History of high cholesterol
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  • Higher risk of death
    • Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis
  • Suicidal thoughts or behavior
    • Children, adolescents, and young adults (<24 years old)
  • Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
  • Heart problems
    • History of heart problems
    • Drug interactions
  • Extrapyramidal Symptoms (EPS)
  • Metabolic changes (increased blood sugar, high cholesterol and weight gain)
    • People with diabetes
    • People with high cholesterol
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