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May 27, 2012

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Introduction

Schizoaffective disorder is a serious mental illness that has features of two different conditions, schizophrenia and an affective (mood) disorder, either major depression or bipolar disorder.

Schizophrenia is a brain disorder that distorts the way a person thinks, acts, expresses emotions, perceives reality and relates to others. Depression is an illness that is marked by feelings of sadness, worthlessness or hopelessness, as well as problems concentrating and remembering details. Bipolar disorder is characterized by cycling mood changes, including severe highs (mania) and lows (depression).

Schizoaffective disorder is a life-long illness that can impact all areas of daily living, including work or school, social contacts and relationships. Most people with this illness have periodic episodes, called relapses, when their symptoms surface. While there is no cure for schizoaffective disorder, symptoms of...

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Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

Prescribing Information

For Patients

Invega (paliperidone) is used to treat schizophrenia. It is an antipsychotic medication. Common side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, abdominal/stomach pain, weight gain, cough, or dry mouth.

The recommended dose of Invega Extended-Release Tablets for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults is 6 mg once daily, and the recommended dose for adolescents 12-17 years of age is 3 mg once daily. Invega may interact with arsenic trioxide, blood pressure medications, carbamazepine, droperidol, anti-anxiety medications, antibiotics, antidepressants, anti-malaria medications, anti-seizure medications, heart rhythm medicine, medicine to prevent or treat nausea and vomiting, medicines to treat Parkinson's Disease, medicines to treat psychiatric disorders, migraine headache medicine, muscle relaxers, narcotics, sleeping pills, or any cold or allergy medicine that can make you sleepy. Tell your doctor all medications you are taking. During pregnancy, Invega should be used only when prescribed. Babies born to mothers who have used this drug during the last 3 months of pregnancy may infrequently develop symptoms including muscle stiffness or shakiness, drowsiness, feeding/breathing difficulties, or constant crying. If you notice any of these symptoms in your newborn during their first month, tell the doctor. This medication passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

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What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Invega Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

INVEGA® (paliperidone) Structural Formula Illustration

Schizophrenia

INVEGA® (paliperidone) Extended-Release Tablets are indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia [see Clinical Studies].

The efficacy of INVEGA (paliperidone) in schizophrenia was established in three 6-week trials in adults and one 6-week trial in adolescents, as well as one maintenance trial in adults.

Schizoaffective Disorder

INVEGA® (paliperidone) Extended-Release Tablets are indicated for the treatment of schizoaffective disorder as monotherapy and an adjunct to mood stabilizers and/or antidepressant thera...

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What is Invega Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Invega Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using paliperidone and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

very stiff (rigid) muscles, high fever, sweating, confusion, fast or uneven heartbeats, feeling like you might pass out;
restless muscle movements in your eyes, tongue, jaw, or neck;
tremor (uncontrolled shaking);
trouble swallowing;
sudden numbness or weakness, e...

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What is Invega Patient Information?

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Invega Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder). Paliperidone is known as an anti-psychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

This medication can decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life.

OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved profe...

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