Bipolar Disorder Support Group

Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

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deleted_user
deleted_user
The PA that does my meds started me on Invega today. Kept the 350mg of Lamictal, but added 3mg of Invega. I took it this morning about 10:30 and I don't feel right.

So, if anyone is on or has been on Invega please let me know how it worked for you and any side effects. Thanks
deleted_user
deleted_user
What exact side effects are you having?
I've never taken it, but I was just reading about it and it showed alot of different side effects? Can you call your doc and see if there is something else you can try ?
deleted_user
deleted_user
This seemed like the best plan. I've only taken it once. Just feel kinda weak and butterflies in my stomach and tired. I havn't read anything about it yet. I'll do that now.
deleted_user
deleted_user
So nobody has been on Invega?
deleted_user
deleted_user
never heard of it. do you know the generic name?
deleted_user
deleted_user
Generic name is, Paliperidone. Used to treat schizophrenia but also used as a mood stabalizer.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have never heard of it. Which pharmaceutical company puts it out?
deleted_user
deleted_user
Looks like Janssen is the pharmaceutical company. GREAT, I said "yes" to a mystery drug. I don't feel right.... I gotta go lay down. I hope somebody has heard of Invega and has some insight.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Only took one. I puked and I walked into a wall. Bad night. Never took another one.$40 pill is what it was.
joankmli
joankmli
i have been taking invega for a little over a year now. when i first started, it made me tired and i could only take it at night. but in about a week or so, i felt fine. but my reaction to it may not be your reaction to it because everyone is differant. but hopefully you will feel better soon. best wishes to ya.