Question 1

What is Paliperidone (Paliperidone Palmitate) used for?

Accepted Answer

Schizophrenia (a serious mental illness that causes hearing voices, confused thinking, and seeing things that are not there), schizoaffective disorder (a condition with both psychotic symptoms and mood problems)

Question 2

How do you take Paliperidone (Paliperidone Palmitate)?

Accepted Answer

This is NOT a drug you take at home — it is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse into the muscle (usually the upper arm or buttock). Trevicta is given once every 3 months. Your doctor will first stabilise you on the monthly paliperidone injection for at least 4 months before switching you to the 3-monthly Trevicta injection. Never try to inject yourself.

Question 3

What are the side effects of Paliperidone (Paliperidone Palmitate)?

Accepted Answer

Feeling sleepy or drowsy, headache, weight gain, pain or swelling at the injection site, feeling restless or unable to sit still

Question 4

Who should not take Paliperidone (Paliperidone Palmitate)?

Accepted Answer

People who are allergic to paliperidone or risperidone (a related drug), elderly people with dementia (it increases risk of stroke and death), people with certain heart rhythm problems (like QT prolongation), and people with Parkinson's disease.

Question 5

Is Paliperidone (Paliperidone Palmitate) safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Paliperidone is not considered safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding — it can affect the newborn baby, so consult your doctor immediately if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

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