Question 1

i'm on invega (paliperidone) susstena and changing to abilify due to weight gain, will i lose weight on abilify?

Accepted Answer

In vega weight gain: Maybe.  Any drug can do anything.  Have you seen a package insert??  I had 1 person gain 20lbs and 1 person lose 10lbs on Zyprexa (olanzapine). Watch your diet, exercise moderately and try the change following your prescribing professional's directions.  Good luck!

Question 2

all antipsychotics i try make me so sleepy. geodon,abilify,seroquel,risperidol,saphris,invega (paliperidone). day night tired all time. why does this happen?

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Cocktail: That's quite a cocktail you're on! Double check your dosages an inform your prescriber IMMEDIATELY.

Question 3

what is invega (paliperidone)?

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Invega (paliperidone): Invega or Paliperidone is an atypical antipsychotic medication indicated for treating schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. It is also available in as Invega sustenna (paliperidone palmitate) a once monthly depot.

Question 4

i am using abilify (aripiprazole) and i feel kinda weird. is that meant to happen?

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Abilify (aripiprazole): Depends on dose, how long u been on it, if taken with other medications or if dose increased recently. Best to consult the doctor that prescribed it.

Question 5

what would happen if i overdosed on abilify (aripiprazole)? what wouldthe effects be?

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ARIPAPRAZOLE OVERDOS: Oral Aripiprazole overdosage causes vomiting, somnolence, and tremor, acidosis, aggression, atrial fibrillation, bradycardia, coma, confusional state, convulsion, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, depressed level of consciousness, hypertension, hypokalemia, hypotension, lethargy, loss of consciousness, qt prolongation, pneumonia aspiration, respiratory arrest, status epilepticu, tachycardia.

Question 6

how is rexulti different from abilify?

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Rexulti vs Ability: Brexpiprazole has lower potential for side effects like insomnia, nausea, restlessness &amp; akathisia compared to aripiprazole. Compared with other atypical antipsychotics there may be lower risk for weight gain, sedation, extrapyramidal sx's and ^'ed prolactin levels. REF:  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4749739/.  I hear that Rexulti is pretty expensive.

Question 7

does abilify (aripiprazole) caused anxiety?

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Abilify (aripiprazole): In some, it can lead to irritability, anxiety & agitation, depending on dose.

Question 8

can i mix alcohol with abilify (aripiprazole)?

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I wouldn't: Alcohol and Abilify (aripiprazole) side effects

drinking alcohol may increase your risk of certain Abilify (aripiprazole) side effects, such as drowsiness or low blood pressure (when sitting or standing up). You may also be more sensitive to the effects of alcohol if you are taking abilify (aripiprazole). You may not be able to safely drink as much alcohol as you were used to drinking in the past.

Question 9

can abilify (aripiprazole) cause sudden death?

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Elderly/ dementia: According to the manufacturer: “elderly people with psychosis related to dementia (for example, an inability to perform daily activities as a result of increased memory loss), treated with antipsychotic medicines including abilify, (aripiprazole) are at an increased risk of death compared to placebo. Abilify (aripiprazole) is not approved for the treatment of people with dementia-related psychosis” see site below.

Question 10

can you advise me on my prescription of invega!?

Accepted Answer

Invega (paliperidone) oral: Invega (paliperidone) is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the effects of chemicals in the brain.  Invega is used to treat schizophrenia.
Invega is not for use in psychotic conditions related to dementia. Invega may cause heart failure, sudden death, or pneumonia in older adults with Invega.
 Invega is used to treat schizophrenia.

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I'm on invega (paliperidone) susstena and changing to abilify due to weight gain, will i lose weight on abilify?

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All antipsychotics i try make me so sleepy. geodon,abilify,seroquel,risperidol,saphris,invega (paliperidone). day night tired all time. why does this happen?

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What is invega (paliperidone)?

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I am using abilify (aripiprazole) and i feel kinda weird. is that meant to happen?

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What would happen if i overdosed on abilify (aripiprazole)? what wouldthe effects be?

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Does abilify (aripiprazole) caused anxiety?

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