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Invega

Invega

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Brands

XEPLION

Generic Drug

Paliperidone

Side Effects

Common

Fatigue
Heartburn
Cough
Dizziness
Feeling anxious
Fever
Headache
Tremor
Nausea
Weight gain
Sleepiness
Akathisia
Heart palpitations
Loss of strength
Shaking hands or tremor

Serious

Difficulty swallowing
Low blood pressure on standing

Treats

Schizophrenia
Condition
Acute schizophrenia
Condition

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By how much is Invega injections stronger than Invega pills ?

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What is invega (paliperidone)?

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A 21-year old male asked:

How do I discontinue Invega Sustenna 156mg ?

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A 28-year old male asked:

For how long does Invega sustenna 100 mg injection work ?

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A 39-year old female asked:

Can invega (paliperidone) be used to treat severe insmnia?

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A 21-year old male asked:

How do I get off invega sustenna or switch to a new medicine ?

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A 31-year old asked:

Hi docs, would i ever build a tolerance to my injection "invega"?

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A 20-year old male asked:

How long does invega sustenna take to work after you first receive the monthly injection ?

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A 28-year old male asked:

How long does it take for invega sustenna completely leave the system and lose its effectiveness? I read the half life ranged from 25 to 49 days.

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A 21-year old male asked:

My invega sustenna is due every month but I agreed to a lower dosage from 156mg to 117mg I last took it may 4th 2022 but the 117 isnt ready but the 156 is when should I take it and which one should I take?

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A 45-year old asked:

Can you advise me on my prescription of invega!?

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A 35-year old asked:

Does the shot for invega(paliperidone) have thimerosal?

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A 30-year old female asked about a 31-year old female:

Can you take colloidal silver with consta invega (paliperidone)?

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A 44-year old asked:

If invega (paliperidone) gave me nystagmus, will it ever go away?

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A 39-year old asked:

High prolactin levels on invega, (paliperidone) should I be concerned?

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A 35-year old asked:

Will I ever build a tolerance to my invega (paliperidone) injections (psych medication)?

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A male asked:

I took 234mg monthly invega sustenna shots for 2 years. How would I go about tapering this to quit taking it?

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A 20-year old male asked:

I wanted to know will something bad happen to me if I consume some alcoholic at a networking event soon while taking invega sustenna 156 mg?

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A 22-year old male asked:

I am 22 and am being forced to take invega 234mg a month but my symptons are very mild. what damage could this do to me long term? its making me manic

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A 20-year old male asked:

Does invega sustenna slow down my actions and thinking because I work in a fast paced restaurant and do home work that usually should not take me long to complete ?

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A 51-year old male asked:

Is invega (paliperidone) the same as risperdal?

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A 21-year old male asked:

Should cannabis be avoided with invega sustenna ?

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A 35-year old asked:

What to do if I am taking invega (paliperidone) and I'm having adverse effects?

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A 20-year old male asked:

Does THC marjuana interfere with invega sustenna 156 mg or what are the side effects?

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A 23-year old male asked:

Why would one choose invega (paliperidone) over risperdal? What are the major differences?

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A 28-year old male asked:

Is it possible to take Invega Sustenna injection or Invega pills together with Ritalin LA ?

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A 41-year old asked:

Could it be true you can diet and exercise and still you don't lose weight while on invega (paliperidone)?

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A 20-year old male asked:

I turn 21 soon and wanted to know would I be able to consume alcohol intermittently with invega sustenna 156 mg?

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A 22-year old male asked:

I have been on invega sustenna for 6 months 234 MG monthly. i am going to stop taking it cold turkey due to side effects. what will happen to me????

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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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