What is Paliperidone?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: PaliperidoneBrand:
Paliperidone is an atypical antipsychotic agent used in the treatment of schizophrenia. It may also be used for psychosis and agitation related to Alzheimer's dementia.
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How do members experience Paliperidone?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schizoaffective disorder | 166 | 32 | |
| Psychosis disorder | 40 | 16 | |
| Bipolar rapid cycling | 23 | 25 | |
| Paranoid schizophrenia | 15 | 1 | |
| Bipolar disorder | 8 | 6 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weight gain | 18 | |
| Lactation | 4 | |
| Restlessness (akathisia) | 4 | |
| Drowsiness | 3 | |
| Sexual dysfunction | 3 | |
| Sleepiness | 3 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 19 | |
| Moderate | 26 | |
| Mild | 22 | |
| None | 16 |
Member evaluations
AutumnFairy
evaluated on Jul 13, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for depressed mood: Slight
- Side effects: Moderate
AutumnFairy
evaluated on Mar 21, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for depressed mood: None
- Side effects: Severe
ProfessorBeeker
evaluated on Mar 26, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for bipolar rapid cycling: None
- Side effects: Moderate
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