Compare Invega vs. Aristada
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
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 movements12%
- Drowsiness8%
- Indigestion6%
- Inability to be still6%
- Nausea5%
- Constipation4%
- Weight gain4%
- Abdominal discomfort3%
- Common cold3%
- Back pain3%
- Fast heartbeat2%
- Stomach upset2%
- Upper respiratory tract infection2%
- Decreased appetite2%
- Increased appetite2%
- Changes in speech2%
6possible side effects
- Inability to sit still11%
- Injection site pain3%
- Headache3%
- Increased weight2%
- Muscle damage2%
- Insomnia2%
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
- 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