Compare Invega vs. Rexulti
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 improve your mood and control your thoughts.
Rexulti (brexpiprazole) is an option for people with depression or schizophrenia but it can be more expensive than other medicines.
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.
- Rexulti (brexpiprazole) does not cause as much weight gain as other similar medications.
- Fewer side effects compared to 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.
- Avaliable only as brand name and can be more expensive than other options. However, there may be programs to help with co-pays.
- Rexulti (brexpiprazole) can cause restlessness, especially when you take higher doses and after a long period of time.
- Can increase your cholesterol, blood sugar, and cause weight gain.
- Elderly patients with dementia should not take Rexulti (brexpiprazole).
Used for
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Injection
- Pill
Price
Lowest price
$113.30
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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%
13possible side effects
- Agitation9%
- Weight gain7%
- Headache7%
- Sleepiness5%
- Common cold4%
- Tremors4%
- Fatigue3%
- Increased appetite3%
- Dizziness3%
- Anxiety3%
- Restlessness3%
- Constipation2%
- Decreased cortisol2%
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
- Suicidal thoughts or behavior
- Under 24 years of age
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
- Difficulty controlling movements
- Women over age 65
- Higher blood sugar and cholesterol, and weight gain
- People with diabetes
- People with high cholesterol
- Risk of infection