Paliperidone

• Paliperidone helps manage schizophrenia.

When should one not use Paliperidone

• If you have an allergy to Paliperidone

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Here are the most common side effects of Paliperidone
• Pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site
• Tremor
• Nystagmus (involuntary eye movements)
• Dizziness
• Sleepiness

Other General Warnings

• If you experience fever, rigid muscles, and altered consciousness when you are on Paliperidone. These might be the signs of a dangerous condition called Neuroleptic malignant syndrome. So please talk to your doctor immediately.
• If you develop unusual changes in behaviour or mood when you are on Paliperidone.
• If you develop symptoms of depression when you are on Paliperidone. The most common symptoms of depression are constant sadness or low mood, agitation, restlessness, sleep problems, headache, chest pain, digestive problems, aching muscles, and joints.
• If you develop suicidal thoughts when you are on Paliperidone.
• If you have a kidney disease
• If you have a liver disease

How Does It Work?

Interactions with other medicines

• Talk to your doctor if you are on medicines for fungal infections, such as Clotrimazole, Fluconazole, Itraconazole, or Miconazole. Taking Paliperidone when on fungal infection medications can cause severe life-threatening adverse reactions.
• Inform your doctor if you are on any other medicines before injecting Paliperidone. Do not take any medications without informing your doctor first.

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