Generic name: paliperidone (oral) [ PAL-ee-PER-i-DONE ]
Brand name: Invega
Dosage form: oral tablet, extended release (1.5 mg; 3 mg; 6 mg; 9 mg)
Drug class:Atypical antipsychotics
What is paliperidone?
Paliperidone is an antipsychotic medicine that is used to treat schizophrenia in adults and teenagers who are at least 12 years old.
Paliperidone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Paliperidone is not approved for use in older adults with dementia-related psychosis.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use paliperidone if you are allergic to paliperidone or risperidone (Risperdal).
Paliperidone may increase the risk of death in older adults with dementia-related psychosis and is not approved for this use.
High doses or long-term use of paliperidone can cause a serious movement disorder that may not be reversible. The longer you use paliperidone, the more likely you are to develop this disorder, especially if you are a woman or an older adult.
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heart problems, or a heart attack;
long QT syndrome (in you or a family member);
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