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i haven't noticed any side effects what so ever...i feel more regulated and better able to make and follow through with plans without adding any stress also i am markedly less paranoid and feel way less compulsion to investigate every stray sound i percieve

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Donna | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/10/2024
Condition: Schizophrenia
Overall rating 4.3
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It became very expensive.. At first my insurance would pay all but $98 per month but then raised my copay to $979 per month. The daily pill was like $337 per month. I couldn't afford that either. But it worked really well! I heard they they even have a shot that you get every 3 months instead of monthly! Wouldn't that be great! Wonder how much that would cost geez... I think the monthly shot is like $3 grand without insurance.

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Matt | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/9/2023
Condition: Schizophrenia
Overall rating 2.0
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If you want to keep your sex drive, stay away from this medication. It also stops working after 5 - 6 months, then it's like taking candy. Not worth it. My insurance paid 1054 dollars for this. What a joke.

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K | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/14/2023
Condition: Schizophrenia With Mood Changes
Overall rating 1.7
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It made my paranoia so much worse, my negative symptoms became worse too. I didn’t want to do anything and I was scared to leave the house. Glad to be off of it. I’ve tried dozens of psych meds for schizoaffective— this is by far the worst

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Mom | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Caregiver
11/11/2022
Condition: Schizophrenia
Overall rating 4.3
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My son takes the Invega injection once a month for schizophrenia. He was hospitalized in August and September of 2022. His doctor prescribed the medication because my son was psychotic. He had the 2 loader doses in the hospital and his first injection out of the hospital in October 2022. He will have an injection in November 2022 as well. My son’s psychosis has vastly improved since taking this medication. Prior to taking the Invega injection, he wouldn’t leave the house because he always thought that someone was going to kill him. He was anxious, depressed and paranoid. He’s a good kid. Doesn’t drink or do drugs but was extremely paranoid due to his mental illness. Now, he’s riding his mountain bike, fishing, playing tennis and is even going to start work part time. He has his life back and I have my son back. It’s so much easier for him to have one injection a month and not have to take pills everyday. He still has some issues with anxiety but he’s at least 75% better then he was only a couple of months ago. I am great full that the psychiatrist in the hospital properly diagnosed my son and prescribed a medication that enables him to enjoy life again. Read More Read Less

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SCOTT PITMAN | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/22/2022
Condition: Schizophrenia
Overall rating 1.0
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My brother was given this shot,wound up in i.c.u. he now has to learn how to walk this drug needs to be recalled

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Joshua | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/11/2022
Condition: Bipolar Disorder in Remission
Overall rating 5.0
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I get a shot once per month of invega for bipolar disorder with psychosis. The medicine has been excellent for me! I can think more clearly and feel more positive about myself. As for the weight gain, I find myself hungry every couple hours, but I eat healthy and drink a lot of water. Great medication and has changed my life.

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No invega | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/19/2022
Condition: Additional Medications to Treat Depression
Overall rating 1.0
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This shot is the worst at giving you a kind of depression. I think it’s safe to say for me that I exchanged one illness for another. I had voices. Now I have full blown depression and anxiety like crazy. Am glad I’m getting off it. It is terrible.

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Derek Gorder | 35-44 | Other | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/18/2022
Condition: Schizophrenia With Mood Changes
Overall rating 4.0
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This drug completely cured my paranoid delusions and psychotic behavior. My parents are now able to live with me. It has not helped my lack of motivation at all. I sleep 12-15 hours a day and want to eat all the time. I gained 80 pounds in the first 2 years on Invegga. High prolactin levels (50) mean no semen. And I am really anxious most of the time, not sure if that is the Invegga or just me. I also get dizzy when I stand up a lot.

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Tyler | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Caregiver
11/24/2021
Condition: Mania associated with Bipolar Disorder
Overall rating 4.7
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My 29 y.o. Bipolar autistic Son was on Invega for 4 years, 3mg to 6mg. It was the only drug that worked for his severe mania and anger issues. It was a dream come true until it stopped working. Now he’s ballistic, tried several drugs that make him crazy angry/manic (Geodon, Vraylar, Seroquel). He’s an ultra-rapid metabolizer(did the GeneSights Cheek swab test) and not a lot of drugs to choose from for that. Trying Risperdal with Trileptal right now, not much better. Had to call 911 due to attacking me last summer over nothing. Invega has a long half life and takes forever to come off of. I wish there was another drug this good to alternate with because if I can’t find a drug that works and eventually put him back on this, I already know nothing else works and will be dreading the day that it stops working again.Read More Read Less

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Anonymous |
9/23/2021
Condition: Schizophrenia
Overall rating 3.0
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This is a fairly-trustable drug. Will 3.8 out of 5 help yr mood. Been a great,faithful drug for seven years!!

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Benjamin JG | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
5/30/2021
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 1.0
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Murder drug, sucks the life out of you, makes you abstinent and made me crash my truck. Gotta hate it. Northern human services in Conway NH forced me to take this. Can we turn Atiphychotics into placebos already like what the heck. Names benjamin John Gaudreault

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nick | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/27/2021
Condition: Schizophrenia
Overall rating 1.0
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Invega is one of the worst drugs on the market. It makes me feal lazy and worthless taking this drug. Don't buy into the other reviews on web md most of those are paid spokespersons for the drug. If you really want to control your schizophrenia stay away from doctors period. Go to the gym, exercise and eat healthy is the only thing that ever worked for me.

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Da babe | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/14/2020
Condition: Schizophrenia
Overall rating 5.0
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Keeps my voices from racing. Go to rx. Com for Kroger coupons only 112. 00...

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Dakota | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/17/2020
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.0
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Invega has taken away what little ability to function I have left. I can't think in a linear fashion. I can't focus long enough to study, to read, or even completely watch a 20 minute video. I'm more depressed than I have been in a long time.

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Lewis | 45-54 | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/29/2019
Condition: Schizophrenia
Overall rating 1.0
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I have gained 65lbs, have high cholesterol, extremely high triglycerides, high liver enzymes, high blood pressure, high Prolactin, and prediabetes all because of Invega. In 2 1/2 years I was never told about my blood work nor was I refered to my primary care physician until I was at "very high risk of a stroke or heart attack at any moment". I filed a complaint with Janssen, the manufacturer, and the FDA for a bad and dangerous drug.

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myStory | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/9/2019
Condition: Bipolar I Disorder with Most Recent Episode Mixed
Overall rating 5.0
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It is probably really good as an impacting drug to fastly cope with mania. Non the less I hope not to take it any longer. I really dislike most side effects related to prolactin (even if it is what it makes it effective?).

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/12/2018
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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This medication gave me two strokes. Dr. Joshua Simon of MHC health care is the prescriber.

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/25/2018
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 3.0
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I have been on this medication for a week, after coming off of risperdal due to 40 lb weight gain in 2 months. I feel slight weight gain with Invaga 3mg and am experiencing suffocation feelings as I sleep. Not sure I'll continue this medication much longer.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/20/2017
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 3.7
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Great to stop delusional thoughts/psychosis...But I gained 80 pounds in 6 months of the shot. I'd stopped taking the pill before and lost 40 pounds before, so I know it is the Invega. I look forward to trying something else. Bad knees/back I can hardly walk...but great for the mood besides that!

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wowinvega | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/12/2016
Condition: Schizophrenia
Overall rating 2.3
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I wouldn't wish this drug on my worst nightmare. Pretty sure it destroyed my ability to have orgasms and gave me severe anxiety -uncontrolled movements, etc. Only when I stopped taking the drug and it had a chance to exit my system did this TERRIBLE anxiety subside! I feel like my brain has been re-wired, having zero interest in sex, or possibly even being able to reach climax impossible. Yes it did help with hallucinations, but NOT WORTH IT IN MY BOOK!

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