Can paliperidone cause permanent damage?

(See also Notes section.) Paliperidone may rarely cause a condition known as tardive dyskinesia. In some cases, this condition may be permanent. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop any unusual/uncontrolled movements (especially of the face, lips, mouth, tongue, arms, or legs).

How long does Invega Sustenna injection stay in your system?

It is important to note that it can take between five to six half lives for the body to completely process the drug, so patients can expect it to take between 150 to 300 days for their last Invega dose to leave their system.

Are INVEGA SUSTENNA side effects permanent?

Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) is a rare but serious and sometimes permanent side effect reported with INVEGA® and similar medicines. Call your doctor right away if you start to develop twitching or jerking movements that you cannot control in your face, tongue, or other parts of your body.

How does Invega affect 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).

What happens if you stop taking the invega shot?

Invega Withdrawal Symptoms Include: Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, dizziness, tremors, shakiness. Headache, myalgia, numbness, vertigo, diaphoresis, restlessness, tension, insomnia, nightmares, hyperkinesia, dry mucous membranes, tachycardia, anxiety, bad taste, rhinorrhea (runny nose) Akathisia.

What happens if you stop taking Invega Sustenna?

Some people may get a severe muscle problem called tardive dyskinesia. This problem may lessen or go away after stopping Invega Sustenna, but it may not go away. The risk is greater with diabetes and in older adults, especially older women.

What receptors does Invega Sustenna block?

Invega Sustenna blocks several of the receptors on nerves including dopamine type 2, serotonin type 2, and alpha 2 adrenergic receptors.

What are the side effects of Invega Sustenna?

Serious side effects of Invega Sustenna include increased risk of stroke and death in elderly patients with dementia -related psychosis, neuroleptic malignant syndrome (high fever, sweating, severe muscle stiffness or rigidity, confusion, loss of consciousness, high blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, and changes in breathing),

How does Invega work in the brain?

How Invega Works. 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).

Is Invega Sustenna safe for elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis?

Elderly patients with dementia -related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death. Paliperidone is not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis. Along with its needed effects, paliperidone (the active ingredient contained in Invega Sustenna) may cause some unwanted effects.