Caplyta (Lumateperone): EVERYTHING you NEED to Know!

[@DoriLilly-r3d]

Yes hello! I’ve been taking Caplyta for about a month. I’m at 42mg now. While during those first 2 weeks also decreasing Celexa. Anti-depressants are no longer my friend. I have Bilolar 2. That was a very rough transition during a hypomanic episode with visual hallucinations Not to brag. I’m still having the brain zaps, and rapid mood swings. But I see it coming and paired with a professional who has specific experience, this medication is like another tool. But I have to say it’s so worth it. I’ve never felt like this…can’t identify what’s this because I’ve been petrified my whole life. So, if you are considering taking Caplyta, I say give it at least a month. It can help.

[@cristobalrocha7466]

I just started Caplyta today and I was so nervous. Thank you for sharing this information!

[@LevelheadedMind]

You're welcome 😊

[@shericriswell79]

I just started caplyta one week. I think I finally found a drug that will jhelp bipolar depression. Am liking g it already ! I'm hopeful

[@alienesse]

This is a very good video. It’s helpful to have the scientific facts when researching medications.

[@scottbaxter3413]

Excellent video. You are an amazing clinician.

[@nerdbamarich2063]

Thank you and happy Sunday.

[@FlytoNine]

Could you do video about adhd treatment with methylphenidate and risperidone combination. I would like to know about how they work together.

[@kanahana5574]

can you do a video about stelazine (trifluoperazine)? i take it for atypical anxiety and ocd.

[@robertceliberti7175]

Interesting. There are so many new medicines . I find it interview they work.

[@anthonyvasquez1259]

Could you please make a video on Clozapine? It's a very popular first atypical antipsychotic 😊

[@dodgdurango6128]

Thank youuuu ❤

[@Monroe318]

I thought i was going to die when i took caplyta

[@nerdbamarich2063]

What happened

[@Monroe318]

@@nerdbamarich2063 Skin was burning felt like the sun was out.i was crying.and felt like I had to throw up.i was praying in bed.never took it again. I have schizoaffective disorder

[@nerdbamarich2063]

@@Monroe318 I'm so incredibly sorry to hear that. Did you ever find something that works?

[@Monroe318]

@@nerdbamarich2063 I'm taking invega injection right now I've only took 2 loading doses.if invega doesn't work after the next 3 or 4 shots I'm planning on going for Latuda.latuda works for my Aunte

[@93-Chops]

Oh, really? ​@dv_vid

[@fariskarimhadi8707]

I must try caplyta but isnt available in Germany If i import caplyta from USA to Germany i will cost me 2500 Euro for one Packet What if i Take it only 3 months or i must Take it 4 months Thanks for the video

[@arnowillekes7979]

I’m finding out i might have bipolar2 mixed with addiction issues…never had a full-on psychosis but more than enough dissociation, mania and panic attacks…but the cost of this new ‘wonderpill’??? And us healthcare is becoming a real target right?

[@eliallen3860]

One study showed Caplyta to be more effective than Risperdal for schizophrenia (and it works like Zyprexa for schizophrenia as it reduces both positive psychotic symptoms and the negative symptoms of schizophrenia). Just wondering if it’s more or as effective as Zyprexa for psychosis and schizophrenia because in contrast to Zyprexa it doesn’t cause any weight gain (which is a breakthrough)-there needs to be more research and literature reviews including this new antipsychotic. Also wondering at lower doses for treatment resistant depression (i.e., after first line SSRI antidepressants like Lexapro or Zoloft fail), when would a psychiatrist choose Latuda over Caplyta and vise versa?

[@LevelheadedMind]

It depends on many factors. At this point it will most likely have to do with cost since Caplyta is still branded and may not be available for those without insurance. Even those with insurance may require other medications be tried first.

[@Raycefarelle6]

​@@eliallen3860Latuda is also now available as a generic! You should be able to get it at much lower cost

[@BlatantDisregardForYourFeels]

Thank you!!!!

[@dodgdurango6128]

How do you taper off a drug that has only 3 different milligrams

[@LevelheadedMind]

With anti psychotic medication you reduce by the next low dose available and wait at least 2 weeks before reducing to the next dose. Monitor symptoms during every dose reduction. Withdrawal from antipsychotics is not common. Not as common as antidepressants or benzos. So most people do well with that type of taper. If not, you need to get the medication formulated into a liquid and then taper less.

[@blue_eyed_wonder]

You can also do every other day dosing, then every third day dosing

[@fariskarimhadi8707]

What if Somebody has a normaly nmda receptor in the brain and Take caplyta

[@briansims8337]

Can you take prozac and welbutrin with caplyta?

[@pbufh]

Sure why not

[@Ainulmardhiah-mw5hm]

Ask your doctor.

[@KennethNordin]

It is appalling that a nurse takes on the role of psychiatrist and pharmacologist, and she uses terminology that the insiders use. You have to realize your limitations, but here I feel that the nurse in question dresses in the role of a psychiatrist with solid pharmacological knowledge. You are certainly good and knowledgeable in your field - being a psychiatric nurse, but don't go the route of appearing to be a doctor/psychiatrist.

[@LevelheadedMind]

I am a Board- Certified Psychiatirc Nurse Practitioner. Here in the U.S. we function similarly to Psychiatrists and have advanced training in psychopharmacology. I can diagnose and prescribe treatments for psychiatric disorders in the states I am licensed in.