Paliperidone (Cont.)

Alternatives to Paliperidone

There are several alternatives to paliperidone for the treatment of schizophrenia. Some other atypical antipsychotic medications for schizophrenia include:
 
Older, "typical" antipsychotics are also approved to treat schizophrenia. Haloperidol (Haldol®) and thioridazine (Mellaril®) are examples of typical antipsychotics.
 
(Click Invega Alternatives for more information, including non-medication alternatives to paliperidone.)
 

Is There a Generic Version?

There is currently no generic paliperidone licensed for sale.
 
(Click Generic Invega for more information.)
 

Who Makes It?

Paliperidone is manufactured by Janssen L.P. 
 

Strengths of Paliperidone

Paliperidone tablets are available in the following strengths:
 
  • Paliperidone 1.5 mg
  • Paliperidone 3 mg
  • Paliperidone 6 mg
  • Paliperidone 9 mg.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;