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A 60-year-old female asked about a 65-year-old male:

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 Novickanswered

Pediatrics 60 years experience

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

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Dr. Kenneth Adleranswered

Psychiatry 51 years experience

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

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