What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider Before Receiving Paliperidone Palmitate?
- Liver disease, such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, or liver failure
- Kidney disease, such as kidney failure
- Any kind of dementia, including Alzheimer's dementia or dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB)
- Parkinson's disease
- A certain heart arrhythmia known as QT prolongation or long QT syndrome
- Any other heart arrhythmia (abnormal heartbeat)
- Low blood pressure (hypotension)
- Diabetes or high blood glucose (sugar) or a close family member with diabetes
- High cholesterol
- Heart disease or congestive heart failure
- A history of a heart attack or stroke
- Been told you have a low white blood cell count
- Have low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood
- Seizures or a seizure disorder
- Ever had thoughts of suicide or harming yourself
- A tendency to be dehydrated or will be exposed to high temperatures
- A history of dizziness or fainting
- Narrowing or blockage of the stomach or intestines
- Difficulty swallowing
- Any allergies, including to foods, dyes, or preservatives.
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:
- Breastfeeding
- Pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant.
You should also tell your healthcare provider about all other medications you are taking, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
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