Paliperidone is a drug that is licensed for treating schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. This eMedTV Web page further explores the effects of paliperidone, offers general dosing information for the drug, and lists possible side effects.
Headaches and a rapid heart rate are among the common side effects of paliperidone. This eMedTV page lists other possible paliperidone side effects, including serious side effects that require medical attention (including large or rapid weight gain).
What is paliperidone used for? As this article on the eMedTV site explains, paliperidone is used for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults. At this time, there are no universally accepted "off-label" uses for the medication.
The recommended starting paliperidone dosage for the treatment of schizophrenia is 6 mg once a day. This eMedTV segment contains more information on paliperidone dosing and offers suggestions for when and how to take the medication.
Alfuzosin and sunitinib are among the drugs that can potentially cause drug interactions with paliperidone. This eMedTV page explains how these interactions can raise a person's risk of a dangerous irregular heart rhythm called QT prolongation.
Paliperidone can cause a life-threatening irregular heart rhythm called QT prolongation in some people. This eMedTV page provides more precautions and warnings with paliperidone, such as the safety of taking the drug while pregnant or nursing.
