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INVEGA SUSTENNA®

(paliperidone palmitate)

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What Should I Avoid While Receiving INVEGA SUSTENNA?

Last Updated: 06/26/2024

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Here is a passage from the INVEGA SUSTENNA PRESCRIBING INFORMATION and the PATIENT INFORMATION which may be helpful to address your question:

What should I avoid while receiving INVEGA SUSTENNA?

  • INVEGA SUSTENNA may affect your ability to make decisions, think clearly, or react quickly. Do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or do other dangerous activities until you know how INVEGA SUSTENNA affects you.1
  • Avoid getting overheated or dehydrated. It is important for you to drink water to avoid dehydration1
  • Avoid alcohol during treatment with INVEGA SUSTENNA.1

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.1

  • INVEGA TRINZA may interact with certain medications.1
  • Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show to your healthcare provider or pharmacist when you get a new medicine.1

additional information

This information is provided ONLY in response to your request and is not intended as medical advice, to promote the use of our product, or suggest use in any manner other than as described in the PRESCRIBING INFORMATION. All decisions regarding your medical treatment should be made with your healthcare professional(s). Please contact your healthcare professional(s) to discuss the information in this response.

Please refer to the attached full PRESCRIBING INFORMATION and the PATIENT INFORMATION for INVEGA SUSTENNA.1

 

References

1 INVEGA SUSTENNA (paliperidone palmitate) extended-release injectable suspension [Prescribing Information]. Titusville, NJ: Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc;https://www.janssenlabels.com/package-insert/product-monograph/prescribing-information/INVEGA+SUSTENNA-pi.pdf.