WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS

Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death. INVEGA TRINZA is not approved for use in patients with dementia-related psychosis.¹

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

Before you receive INVEGA TRINZA, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you¹:

• have had neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)
• have or have had heart problems, including a heart attack, heart failure, abnormal heart rhythm, or long QT syndrome
• have or have had low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood
• have or have had uncontrolled movements of your tongue, face, mouth, or jaw (tardive dyskinesia)
• have or have had kidney or liver problems
• have diabetes or have a family history of diabetes
• have had a low white blood cell count
• have had problems with dizziness or fainting or are being treated for high blood pressure
• have or have had seizures or epilepsy
• have any other medical conditions
• are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if INVEGA TRINZA will harm your unborn baby.
  • If you become pregnant while receiving INVEGA TRINZA, talk to your healthcare provider about registering with the National Pregnancy Registry for Atypical Antipsychotics. You can register by calling 1-866-961-2388 or visit http://womensmentalhealth.org/clinical-and-research-programs/pregnancyregistry/.
  • Infants born to women who are treated with INVEGA TRINZA may experience symptoms such as tremors, irritability, excessive sleepiness, eye twitching, muscle spasms, decreased appetite, difficulty breathing, or abnormal movements of arms and legs. Let your healthcare provider know if these symptoms occur.
• are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. INVEGA TRINZA can pass into your breast milk. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby if you receive INVEGA TRINZA.

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