Invega vs. Seroquel

• Are Seroquel and Invega the Same Thing?
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Invega?
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Seroquel?
• What Is Invega?
• What Is Seroquel?
• What Drugs Interact with Invega?
• What Drugs Interact with Seroquel?
• How Should Invega Be Taken?
• How Should Seroquel Be Taken?

Invega(paliperidone) andSeroquel(quetiapine) areantipsychoticmedications used to treatschizophrenia.

Seroquel is also used to treatmajor depressionandbipolar disorder.

Side effectsof Invega and Seroquel that are similar include drowsiness,dizziness,headache,lightheadedness,abdominal/stomachpain, upset stomach,nausea, weight gain,dry mouth,breastswelling ordischarge, or changesinmenstrualperiods.

Side effects of Invega that are different from Seroquel includecough, restlessness, shaking (tremors),blurred vision, decreased sex drive,impotence, or difficulty having anorgasm.

Side effects of Seroquel that are different from Invega include mood or behavior changes,constipation, vomiting,tiredness, trouble sleeping,sore throat, or increased appetite.

Both Invega and Seroquel may interact with antibiotics,antidepressants,heartrhythm medicines, medicines to treatpsychiatricdisorders, anti-malariamedications,blood pressuremedications, or other drugs that make you sleepy or slow yourbreathing(sleeping pills, narcotics,prescriptioncough medicines,musclerelaxers, or medicines foranxiety,depression, or seizures).

Invega may also interact witharsenictrioxide, droperidol, medicine to prevent or treat nausea and vomiting, medicines to treat帕金森病, ormigraine headachemedicines.

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常见的硅de effects of Invega include:

• drowsiness,
• dizziness,
• headache,
• lightheadedness,
• abdominal/stomach pain,
• upset stomach,
• nausea,
• weight gain,
• 咳嗽,
• drymouth,
• breast swelling or discharge,
• changes in menstrual periods,
• restlessness,
• shaking (tremor),
• blurred vision,
• decreased sex drive,
• impotence, or
• difficulty having an orgasm.

Tell yourdoctorif you have serious side effects of Invega including:

• difficulty swallowing,
• muscle spasms,
• mental/mood changes, or
• signs ofinfection(such asfever, persistentsorethroat),
• high fever,
• sweating,
• confusion,
• fast or uneven heartbeats,
• feeling like you might pass out,
• tremors (uncontrolled shaking),
• trouble swallowing,
• sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body,
• sudden and severe headache, or problems with vision, speech, orbalance,
• fever,chills, body aches,flusymptoms, or
• white patches or sores inside your mouth or on yourlips.

常见的硅de effects of Seroquel include:

• fever,
• hot flashes,
• sensitivityto heat,
• sweating,
• headache,
• nervousness,
• 易怒,
• nausea,
• sleepproblems (insomnia),
• changes in appetite or changes in weight,
• changes in menstrual perdiods,
• and temporaryhair loss.

Invega (paliperidone) extended-release tablets are indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults and adolescents (12-17 years of age)

Seroquel (quetiapine) is apsychotropic medicationused to treat schizophrenia in adults and children who are at least 13 years old. Seroquel is also used in the treatment ofmajordepression and bipolar disorder.

If you are taking, or plan to take, any prescription orover-the-counterdrugs, as there is a potential for interactions.

Do not drinkalcoholwhile taking Invega.

Seroquel may interact with many different drugs. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use.

Invega should be taken withwater. Tablets should not be chewed, divided, or crushed.

Dosing preparations are 25, 50, 100, 200, 300, and 400mgtablets.