What Is Paliperidone Used For?

Paliperidone (Invega)

Is Paliperidone Used in Children?

Paliperidone has not been approved for treating childhood schizophrenia. Be sure to talk with your healthcare provider about the risks and benefits of using paliperidone in children.

Is Paliperidone Used Off-Label?

On occasion, your healthcare provider may recommend paliperidone for treating something other than the conditions discussed above. This is called an "off-label" use. At this time, there are no universally accepted off-label paliperidone uses.

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