What are the side effects of INVEGA the pill?

Common side effects of Invega include:

• drowsiness,
• dizziness,
• headache,
• lightheadedness,
• abdominal/stomach pain,
• upset stomach,
• nausea,
• weight gain,

How does INVEGA make you feel?

INVEGA® can make some people feel dizzy, sleepy, or less alert. Until you know how you are going to respond to INVEGA®, be careful driving a car, operating machines, or doing things that require you to be alert.

What does INVEGA do to the brain?

Invega works by restoring the balance of certain neurotransmitters in the brain. Invega impacts dopamine and serotonin in the brain. It works similarly and is chemically related to Risperdal, but often with fewer extrapyramidal side effects (such as tremor or stiffness).

Do INVEGA side effects go away?

Some side effects of paliperidone may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

Does Invega make you fat?

Significant weight gain has been reported with the use of INVEGA SUSTENNA®. Clinical monitoring of weight gain is recommended.

Is Invega a good drug?

Invega has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 158 ratings on Drugs.com. 36% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 45% reported a negative effect.

Does invega make you sleep?

What causes schizophrenia?

The exact causes of schizophrenia are unknown. Research suggests a combination of physical, genetic, psychological and environmental factors can make a person more likely to develop the condition. Some people may be prone to schizophrenia, and a stressful or emotional life event might trigger a psychotic episode.

Can schizophrenia just go away?

There is no known cure for schizophrenia, but the outlook for people who have this illness is improving. There are many ways to treat schizophrenia, ideally in a team approach. These include medication, psychotherapy, behavioral therapy, and social services, as well as employment and educational interventions.

Is INVEGA a good drug?

Does INVEGA make you fat?

Can invega cause memory loss?

INVEGA ® can cause serious side effects, including an increased risk of death in elderly people who are confused, have memory loss and have lost touch with reality (dementia-related psychosis).