Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
A 28-year-old male asked:
I take invega (paliperidone) for shizophrenia i gain 30 kg weights on it can you help me in what to expect in the future i have some voluntry movements in my body?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Schizophrenia: Please let your psychiatrist know of any involuntary bodily movements that you are experiencing. Your provider can track with an AIMS's test. I usually encourage my patients who are gaining weight on atypical antipsychotics to work with a nutritionist. Take care.
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