"the first time i took latuda was in the hospital and i was put on 40 mg. i had a little nausea, but no other side effects. later my psychiatrist raised the dose to 80 mg. that&#039;s when i started having severe akathisia and vomiting (no weight gain or loss though). it seemed almost intolerable, but i stuck with it for several months. i then switched to abilify but soon was taken off antipsychotics all together. i was stable for several months, but then started having mania again. recently, my psychiatrist recommended that i try latuda at a smaller dose. i was skeptical, but i decided to try it. i love it! the dose is just enough to control my symptoms, and i&#039;ve had no side effects. my new insurance is denying it though, so i&#039;m on samples."