Compare Invega vs. Aristada

Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.

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Helps control your thoughts and mood.

Invega (paliperidone) relieves psychotic symptoms and improves mood.

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3.1/ 5 average rating with 34 reviewsforInvega
Helps control your thoughts.

Aristada (Aripiprazole lauroxil) is good for schizophrenia, but you'll need to see your doctor every 4-6 weeks to get the injection.

Upsides
  • Won't make you as sleepy as other antipsychotic medicines.
  • If you have heart or kidney problems, this may be a better option than other antipsychotic medicines.
  • The pill and injection form allows for flexible dosing schedule.
  • Only needs to be given once a month.
  • Helps some people with their thoughts.
  • Comes in different strengths.
  • There are patient assistance programs to can help lower the cost of the copay.
  • It is given 4-6 weeks compared to every 4 weeks for other similar medications.
Downsides
  • Side-effects of weight gain and hormonal imbalance may be intolerable for younger patients.
  • Frequent blood tests are sometimes required to check how the medicine is affecting your body.
  • Likely expensive because it is only available as a brand name medication.
  • There are cheaper alternatives that should be considered before Aristada (Aripiprazole lauroxil).
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Dosage forms
  • Pill
  • Injection
  • Injection
Price
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Reviews
34 reviews so far
29%
saidit'sworth it
32%
saiditworked well
35%
saidit'sa big hassle

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Side effects
16possible side effects
  • Difficulty controlling movements
    12%
  • Drowsiness
    8%
  • Indigestion
    6%
  • Inability to be still
    6%
  • Nausea
    5%
  • Constipation
    4%
  • Weight gain
    4%
  • Abdominal discomfort
    3%
  • Common cold
    3%
  • Back pain
    3%
  • Fast heartbeat
    2%
  • Stomach upset
    2%
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
    2%
  • Decreased appetite
    2%
  • Increased appetite
    2%
  • Changes in speech
    2%
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6possible side effects
  • Inability to sit still
    11%
  • Injection site pain
    3%
  • Headache
    3%
  • Increased weight
    2%
  • Muscle damage
    2%
  • Insomnia
    2%
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Risks and risk factors
  • Increased risk of death
    • Elderly patients with dementia
  • Heart problems
    • History of heart problems
    • Drug interactions
  • Shaking and restlessness
  • Higher blood sugar and cholesterol and weight gain
    • Diabetes
    • High cholesterol
  • Difficulty concentrating
    • Alcohol
    • Taking other medicines that make you less alert
  • Low blood pressure
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  • Increased risk of death
    • Elderly patients with dementia
  • Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
    • Patients taking antipsychotics
  • Increased blood sugar, cholesterol, and weight gain
    • People with diabetes
    • People with high cholesterol
  • Shaking and restlessness
    • Long-term use of atypical antipsychotics
  • Heat stroke
  • Falls
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