Paliperidone (Cont.)

Drug Interactions With Paliperidone

Paliperidone can potentially interact with a number of other medicines.
 
(Click Drug Interactions With Paliperidone for more information.)
  

What If I Take an Overdose?

People who take too much paliperidone may have overdose symptoms that could include:
 
  • Drowsiness
  • A rapid heart rate (tachycardia)
  • Low blood pressure (hypotension)
  • Irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias)
  • Unsteadiness when walking
  • Shakiness, tremors, or unusual body movements.
     
If you happen to overdose, seek medical attention immediately.
 
(Click Invega Overdose for more information.)
 

Storage Methods

Paliperidone should be stored at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. The medication should be stored in an airtight container.
 
Keep paliperidone and all other medications out of the reach of children.
 

What Should I Do If I Miss a Dose?

If you do not take your paliperidone as scheduled, take your missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not take a double dose.
  
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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