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A 43-year-old female asked:

I am currently on 9mg of invega (paliperidone) my psychiatrist said it only has one use and that is for thoughts. can you explain what invega (paliperidone) is used for in adults?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Invega (paliperidone): Is used both acutely and as maintenance treatment for schizophrenia (adults).
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