Invega® (
paliperidone) is a prescription drug that belongs to a class of medications known as
atypical antipsychotics. It is approved for the treatment of
schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder in adults. In order to help minimize risks during treatment, safety information for the drug should be reviewed with your healthcare provider.
As with any medicine, Invega may cause side effects. Some of the most common side effects that have been reported with this drug include
headaches, nausea, dizziness, and drowsiness. Side effects of Invega are often mild and, in most cases, can be treated easily.
However, there are a number of less common but potentially serious problems that have been seen with Invega. For example, Invega can cause a life-threatening irregular heart rhythm called QT prolongation, increase your risk of developing
diabetes, and cause
tardive dyskinesia (a condition involving unusual, uncontrollable body or face movements).
