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A member asked:

Doctor said hubby manic/ prescribed invega (paliperidone) for 1 wk/ cking his depakote levels/he takes 500 mg. how will this affect his diabetes/weight gain?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Invega (paliperidone): Invega (paliperidone) can cause weight gain but should be alright if only taken for one week.

Answered 6/26/2014

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Dr. Kenneth Adler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Discuss with doctor: Both Depakote and Invega (paliperidone) can cause weight gain. This should be discussed with your husband's treating doctor.

Dr Fowler and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 5/8/2016

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