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On this podcast episode, I discuss lurasidone pharmacology, adverse effects, and drug interactions.
CYP3A4 is an important enzyme in the breakdown of lurasidone. I discuss this further on this episode.
Lurasidone is best taken with food as this enhances absorption and helps improve drug concentrations.
Lurasidone tends to have a lower risk for metabolic syndrome compared to other antipsychotics which is a nice advantage.
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