Invega Alternatives (Cont.)

Other Medications

Fortunately, there are many medications available to treat schizophrenia. These medications can include:
 
Atypical Antipsychotics
Invega is an atypical antipsychotic. Atypical antipsychotics are usually effective at treating schizophrenia. It is thought that these newer antipsychotic medications may have fewer serious side effects than older antipsychotics (although studies have shown conflicting results). In addition to Invega, these medications can include:
 
Typical Antipsychotics
These are older, "first-generation" antipsychotic medications. While it is thought that these medications may be more likely to cause serious side effects, studies have shown conflicting results. These medications can include:
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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