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Paliperidone
How Paliperidone works
Paliperidone is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.
Side Effects
Headache, Sleepiness, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Parkinsonism, Akathisia, Dystonia
Usage
Paliperidone is used in the treatment of schizophrenia and mania.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is paliperidone the same as risperidone?Paliperidone gets converted to risperidone in the body and thus exerts similar actions
Q. Is Paliperidone a narcotic?No, Paliperidone is not a narcotic
Q. Is Paliperidone an atypical antipsychotic?Yes, Paliperidone is an atypical antipsychotic
Q. How is Paliperidone metabolized?Paliperidone is metabolized to its active metabolite risperidone by the CYP family of metabolizing enzymes
Q. Does Paliperidone cause weight gain?Yes, Paliperidone is known to cause weight gain
Q. Does Paliperidone cause erectile dysfunction?Paliperidone may cause priapism (prolonged and/or painful erection), which may contribute to erectile dysfunction. Please follow your doctor's advice regarding its use
Q. How long does Paliperidone stay in your system?Oral Paliperidone may take 5 days to clear off from your body/system, whereas the injection may take around 4 to 8 months to clear off from your body/system.
