Paliperidone User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Ano...
• February 1, 2008

Paliperidone for Schizophrenia "This drug works great for the treatment of schizophrenia. It has made me feel a ton better, and its benefits far outweigh the few side effects. Be sure to take exactly when you are supposed to and not try to catch up on a dose. I did this and had to go to the hospital for treatment of muscle rigidity and uncontrollable muscle spasms, but as I said it has only happened once and happened when I missed a dose and tried to double up. So this is a great medicine, but take as prescribed only."

• Mad...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 27, 2022

Paliperidone for Schizoaffective Disorder "I was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder in June of 2020. Since then, I have been on numerous antipsychotics, and Invega is by far the worst. It caused brain damage, turned me into a vegetable, and I’ve put on 50 pounds. Everything nice in my life is gone. The anhedonia is the worst thing about it."

• dan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 8, 2019

For Depression "Honestly, this has ruined my IQ, personality, and I am left to have no thoughts or emotions. I was detained and sectioned (2) in London and subsequently misdiagnosed as psychotic - despite the fact that there were clear signs that I was already depressed, but I was not having hallucinations nor hearing voices. Does anyone know if the effects of this drug go away, or if my brain will function the way it used to? I don't know what to do."

• Str...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 5, 2018

Paliperidone for Schizophrenia "Invega Sustenna was a horrible experience for me. This medication caused me to gain 20-30 pounds. It stopped my monthly cycles. I was also not able to experience sexual pleasure. This medication ruins lives."

• Gar...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 5, 2018

Paliperidone "I had a horrible experience as well from Invega. I never needed meds. I was offered either to go to long-term care while in a psych ward or just take the shot and be released. I took the shot because the thought of long-term care scared me. Worse choice in my life. I have had a terrible experience after being given this horrible medication, horrible... Horrible, horrible."

• Fre...
• November 17, 2019

Paliperidone "Many people who have taken LSD hear voices, get delusions, this happened to me, but long ago. I had temper, and I was given Invega Trinza. I had brain damage, difficulty in walking, impotence, weak muscles, and more, my symptoms had gone long ago. But I had abusive language and temper, it didn't help my temper. It's almost a year since I stopped Invega, and I still have difficulty in walking, let alone running. My ability to play chess has been affected by this drug. For me, there was no positive result."

• Jac...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 14, 2017

Paliperidone for Schizophrenia "Okay, let me get started. Every social worker, psychologist, and mental health doctor shouldn't prescribe this drug to anyone. It is harmful in so many ways. I took it for 1-2 years because they said I had bad schizophrenia. I did not have bad anything except a drug issue, which they already knew as they had tested my urine, but they didn't take that into consideration. If you take this drug, you will sleep away your life. You will lose your train of thought every 5 sentences. You will probably have a 75% chance of losing your job in a fast-paced environment. When you take this drug, you will lose muscles, goals, and cause you to get depressed."

• The...
• May 11, 2018

Paliperidone "Invega tortured me. My life was ruined. The drs (lowercase on purpose) will never admit the side effects greatly outweigh the benefits (there are none). It is a chemical lobotomy. It helps the same way getting part of your brain taken out helps with the symptoms. Severe akathisia, low testosterone for four months, feeling like muscles are dying (they shrunk a ton), fat gain, high prolactin, destroyed my metabolism, impulsive outbursts. My dr didn't even know the half-life was as long as it was. It stays in your system for ages. There are so many tales of misdiagnosis. If you live in a state where they can force you to continue the torture at home, then I recommend you submit a daily vlog."

• Bra...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 3, 2021

Paliperidone for Schizophrenia "I was prescribed Invega because my mother takes the injection, and it has helped her. I take the tablets. I'm so incredibly boring now. I don't find joy in anything, really. I don't have motivation to shower. I'm emotionless. I've gained a lot of weight. This medication should definitely be a last resort."

• Pix...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 12, 2014

Paliperidone for Schizoaffective Disorder "Been on Invega ER for two months; so much better in the head, sorted the acute psychosis out, organized my thoughts in a new and helpful way, slight orthostatic hypotension and drowsiness are easing - overall, this has been a savior re paranoia and hallucinations, etc. AND I am more motivated to do things; continuing with Pristiq at 200 mg and paliperidone 9 mg, good."

• Han...
• May 20, 2017

Paliperidone for Schizophrenia "This medication is an absolute waste of time. I have been on Invega for a little less than 2 years now, and I can with absolute confidence ascertain that it has done nothing for me. Aside from the decrease in sexual appetite and libido, difficulty having and maintaining erections, little to no ejaculatory fluid (which is really frustrating, by the way), the muscle tremors I am experiencing, and the 30 pounds I have gained since starting this medication, it is with no doubt an absolute and total waste of money. I definitely would not recommend this medication to anyone. Save yourselves the time and money and do not take this medication."

• cat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 11, 2021

Paliperidone for Schizophrenia "DON'T GIVE UP. I have autism, Asperger's, ADHD, PTSD, OCD. I am an artistic recluse with an IQ in the top 1%. I am terrified of doctors, nurses, and hospitals. I was sleepy and tearful. They noted two facts and said I was delusional and deprived me of my freedom. I had two injections without a formal diagnosis. The first caused anxiety, depression, insomnia, agitation, and hypervigilance. My second in my arm caused extreme pain in my neck, slurred speech, frequent drooling, constant pain at the base of my skull, blood in urine, swelling of my ankles and face, extreme physical fatigue, and sleeping 15 hours a day. I forgot what I was saying, was unable to spell, and was curled in a ball, shaking with fear. A few months ago, I wanted to swim out into the ocean at sunrise, but I read these stories and knew I just had to wait. I did everything I should as a discipline. I ate though I had to force the food down. I cried for the person I knew I had been-optimistic, resilient, creative, and productive. It destroyed me beyond repair. I may never trust a human being again."

• Win...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 12, 2022

Paliperidone for Schizophrenia "It was and still is an absolute nightmare. I am bedridden since the 3rd shot. I was given this for my first psychosis episode. I should not have been given it in the first place because I never heard voices, I just had strange thoughts. I have brain damage. My IQ has so dramatically reduced that I am unable to live alone. I have very severe anhedonia. I can't listen to music, watch TV, or read. I can't sleep. It is like being buried alive. I left the medication 9 months ago with 0 improvement. Only people with severe schizophrenia should be given this."

• ask...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 6, 2017

Paliperidone for Schizoaffective Disorder "Although it helped with my delusional thoughts, it completely destroyed my life. I have anhedonia, loss of sex drive, fatigue, can't play football or any sports, my mind is blank, 40 kg weight gain, always hungry, can't get drunk. Feeling down sometimes. Robbed every joy from me."

• Dir...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 20, 2019

Paliperidone for Schizoaffective Disorder "I was placed on Invega Sustenna after having a violent psychotic episode. I attempted suicide in a very violent manner and went back to the psych ward after surgery. They placed me on a 156 mg injection once a month. Since being on the injection, I’ve experienced slight weight gain, loss of euphoria I used to get from using drugs like alcohol, weed, amphetamines, benzodiazepines, and also the inability to “trip” from using psychedelics. Also, loss of sex drive. Most importantly, though... I no longer have the constant thoughts of wanting to end my life or hurt others. All things said, though, I have decided to remain on Invega injections, sacrificing all the wonderful highs I used to get from dope because I’m afraid that if I stop taking Invega, I might have another psychotic break and that the BEAST inside me could drive me to commit violence on myself or others. If Invega makes me non-violent, non-sexual, docile, and stable, then I say it is a good drug."

• cop...
• February 20, 2017

Paliperidone for Schizoaffective Disorder "This medicine wrecked me. I had a drug-induced psychosis, they had no business putting me on this. The only positive is that it did snap me back into reality, but some clean time would have done that. I have gained weight all in my stomach. I developed akathisia that lasted 2 months after discontinuing. Also, extreme anhedonia, which can persist for up to a year. I hope I return to normal way before that. Please only attempt this med if you don't know which way is up."

• Too...
• March 27, 2020

Paliperidone for Schizoaffective Disorder "I have schizoaffective disorder, and I have been on the Invega Sustenna drug for a year now, and I love it. It is the only drug that has ever worked for me. It took my symptoms away totally. It has changed my life. The only side effect I have had is that it makes my mouth dry. I can definitely live with that. All the other drugs have had horrible side effects. My future is looking great because of this drug. I feel that this is the best drug on the market."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 10, 2022

Paliperidone for Schizophrenia "I have been on Invega Sustenna for almost 2 years for schizophrenia. I’ve stuck with Invega Sustenna for so long because it is the second-best option in terms of side effects (definitely not saying that it is a good drug). I have erectile dysfunction, insomnia, feeling of mental pain and loneliness, extreme fatigue, lack of motivation, worsened vision, and short-term memory loss from this medication (all of the medications, in fact). I’m showering about once a month, brushing teeth about twice a week, and never exercising because I physically can’t do better on this medication. I used to shower and brush teeth daily in addition to having a six-pack (abs). This medication is another antipsychotic that was marketed without care for how the patients feel physically or mentally while taking it. In short, current antipsychotics do work, but the side effects are unbearable."

• Jel...
• February 15, 2020

For Bipolar Disorder "Had 5 shots of this paliperidone after I had a manic episode. Since going off of it, I never feel tired, but get 12 hours of sleep a night. Can’t zone out, get high, or drunk. I get a lot of headaches, have no sex drive, and feel numb. So I forget about sex, very low motivation. So it’s hard to get motivated to shower or do laundry, it used to be really easy. I used to clean the house all the time, but now no dopamine reward. Weight gain, lower intellect. It's hard to have conversations now because I can’t think as fast. Thoughts of what to say don’t seem to come to me anymore. Long-term and short-term memory is screwed. Always forget things. Don't enjoy my hobbies and interests. E.g., I watch a movie, and my face and soul are just blank/numb. Couldn’t cry for 5 months, now I finally can. Sadness, happiness, love, anger, fear, jealousy have come back a little bit. Hardly any food tastes nice anymore. Miss calling my friends and chatting, but get scared because I hardly talk anymore."

• man...
• June 22, 2008

Paliperidone for Schizophrenia "My daughter was diagnosed with a mental illness around 12 years ago. We tried almost every single medication out on the market. Nothing worked. I had lost hope. Then our MD talked to me about Invega. It was Godsent. The best medication ever. My daughter is able to have a life again. She goes out without being paranoid. It is worth every penny. Some side effects, but she is able to think clearly. If you are thinking about it, give it a try."

• Ken...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 13, 2023

Paliperidone for Schizoaffective Disorder "This drug has affected my personality and my ability to sleep restfully, causing me to have constantly bizarre dreams. I find myself speechless and unable to hold a conversation. My legs and entire body feel like they are crawling inside, and I feel the need to pace the room. Since starting this medication 6 months ago, I have had to move back in with my parents at the age of 36. I take the 156 mg dose for schizoaffective disorder, but the recommended dose for schizophrenia is 117 mg. I believe I am overmedicated, and this has caused me to have no emotions and no life. I don't like how this makes me feel, and I wish I could stop taking it."

• DoN...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 27, 2022

Paliperidone "First off, your psychiatrist only gives this drug to you if he doesn’t like you. Threatened to sue my psychiatrist and argued with him while hospitalized before injected. After just one injection of this drug, you will no longer get morning wood, you won’t feel anything in your nether region, and you will barely get hard with erection pills. You will also gain 50+ pounds, and every woman will leave you when they realize you have the sexual function of a toddler. Your brain won’t know what “horny” feels like, you will lose all your friends, and you will be unable to laugh or cry anymore. You will just stop caring about anything anymore. This drug doesn’t care how in shape or sexual you are. It will destroy your sexual function as a male for good and turn you into a slug with no purpose. Your dick and balls will go from being a grape into a raisin. Taking this drug is basically a life sentence that ends with you dying alone while everyone tells you it’s all in your head."

• Out...
• September 22, 2009

Paliperidone for Bipolar Disorder "I've been terrified about staying on any anti-psychotic medication, the side effects are horrible. This drug has very few side effects, no weight gain is a plus! Not to mention, it stabilizes my moods and stops psychosis. Another added bonus is the drug company provided me with a free lifetime user card. Thank you for giving me my life back."

• Ano...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 30, 2021

Paliperidone for Schizophrenia "Worst experience of my life. Literally got rid of who I am as a person. I feel nothing. No emotions, no joy out of life. Just an empty shell. I've felt suicidal, as it might be a better option than just living day to day feeling like a zombie. I wish the doctor never put me on this. LIVING IN A NIGHTMARE!!"

• Tjs...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 27, 2016

Paliperidone for Schizophrenia "I've been on Invega for four months, and the delusions are gone, and I don't think people are out to get me anymore. All is good, but I can't think straight when people try to have a conversation with me. I'm really quiet and can't think of what to say or what to talk about. It's so depressing. I'm on 150 mg of Invega and 2 mg of Abilify. Will these side effects get better, or will I be like this for a few years? I don't know. I just wish I was back to my old self."