Paliperidone (Cont.)

When and How to Take Paliperidone

Following are some general considerations for when and how to take paliperidone:
 
  • Paliperidone comes in tablet form. It is usually taken by mouth once a day in the morning.
     
  • It does not matter if you take paliperidone with or without food. If it bothers your stomach, try taking it with food.
     
  • Paliperidone tablets are specially designed to slowly release the medication over time. They should be swallowed whole with water (or other liquids) and should not be crushed, chewed, or broken.
     
  • Paliperidone should be taken at the same time each day to maintain even levels of the drug in your blood.
     
  • For paliperidone to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. The medication will not work if you stop taking it.
     

Paliperidone Dosage

The dose of paliperidone that your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medications you may be currently taking.
     
As always, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 
(Click Paliperidone Dosing for more information about dosing for paliperidone.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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