Paliperidone Generic

Paliperidone is not approved by the FDA for the treatment of behaviour problems in older adults suffering from dementia. Paliperidone is an antipsychotic which increases the risk of death when used to treat mental problems caused by dementia in elderly patients. Paliperidone is not approved to treat mental problems caused by dementia. Studies show older adults with dementia who take antipsychotic medication such as paliperidone for mental illness face an increased risk of death during treatment may also have a greater chance of a stroke or a small stroke during the course of treatment with this medicine. Most deaths were linked to heart problems or infection. If you experience: slow or difficult speech dizziness feeling faint weakness/numbness of an arm or leg call your health care professional immediately. Speak with your health care professional who has prescribed this medication for the treatment if you or a family member or someone you care for has dementia and is undergoing treatment for the same with paliperidone.

Paliperidone is an atypical antipsychotic. Paliperidone is used in the treatment of schizophrenia and is not a cure.

If this medicine has been prescribed to treat a condition you suffer from use it only for yourself. Do not share this medicine with anyone. Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Take paliperidone exactly as prescribed by your health care professional. Consult your health care professional for exact dosage schedule.

Check your blood pressure and heart rate regularly. Report any abnormalities to your health care professional. If you experience dehydration inform your health care professional immediately. Do not treat yourself. If you conceive whilst on a course with Paliperidone medication inform your doctor immediately. If you need to undergo any kind of surgery inform your doctor you are taking Paliperidone. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant breast feeding or planning to conceive. Do not treat yourself with OTC medication whilst on a course with Paliperidone without consulting with your health care professional. Avoid alcohol and alcohol containing beverages whilst on a course with Paliperidone. Paliperidone can also affect your blood sugar levels. Consult your health care professional for more information on the same. Avoid extreme heat as Paliperidone can cause you to sweat less than is normal. Your body temperature could increase to dangerous levels which could lead to heat stroke. Paliperidone may make you drowsy and/or cause diffculty with thinking and movements. Do not drive or do anything such as operating machines unless you know how this medication affects you.

In case of overdose call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing call local emergency services at 911.

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose. Consult your health care professional about your missed dose.

Store at room temperature between 15-30 degrees C 59-86 degrees F away from heat and moisture.

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had : trouble swallowing stomach problems such as adhesions/bowel disease/short gut low blood pressure liver disease kidney disease irregular heartbeat history of stroke family history of diabetes diabetes dementia chronic constipation/diarrhoea an unusual or allergic reaction to paliperidone/risperidone

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form. vorinostat tramadol sparfloxacin sleep medication sertindole prescription pain medicines pimozide phenothiazinessuch as chlorpromazine mesoridazine thioridazine pentamidine other medications for Parkinsons disease other medication for schizophrenia ondansetron octreotide medication to treat seizures medication for irregular heartbeat medication for anxiety depression or psychotic disturbances local anaesthetics lithium levomethadyl levodopa halofantrine grepafloxacin droperidol doxorubicin dolasetron daunorubicin cyclobenzaprine cisapride chloroquine blood pressure medication bepridil antibioticssuch as clarithromycin erythromycin gemifloxacin levofloxacin alfuzosin alcohol abarelix Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately. weight gain unusual sweating unusual movements/spasms/tremor stomach upset passing dark urine/ trouble passing urine/change in the amount of urine passed nausea muscle pain or stiffness more/less saliva than normal menstrual irregularity inner restlessnessunable to keep still increase in thirst/hunger headache fever feeling light-headed or falls feeling faint fast/irregular heartbeat dry mouth drowsiness cough confusion changes in blood sugar/vision change in sex drive/performance allergic reactions like skin rash itching or hives swelling of the face lips or tongue