"i am taking this for bipolar. i&#039;m not taking it in any combination of other meds. so far i have had only good results. i was told it could have sedative affects but the opposite has been true with me. when i do fall asleep then i sleep just fine. haven&#039;t experienced any weight gain. latuda  has helped me much more than anything else i have ever taken. i am a veteran and also have ptsd and it has even seemed to help with that. i recommend this drug, just give it a fair try. some side affects diminish or go away over time."