The Role of Lurasidone in Managing Depressive Symptoms in People with Schizophrenia: A Review.
Andrea FiorilloGaia SampognaUmberto AlbertEmi BondiSerafino De GiorgiAndrea FagioliniMaurizio PompiliGianluca SerafiniUmberto VolpeAntonio VitaPublished in: Brain sciences (2024)
The efficacy of lurasidone in treating patients with first-episode psychosis who present with predominant depressive symptoms suggests that this medication may be a valuable treatment option not only for established cases of schizophrenia but also for individuals in the early stages of the illness. The good tolerability of lurasidone is an important factor that may positively influence treatment decisions.