Invega sustenna and Weight fluctuation - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Weight fluctuation is reported as a side effect among people who take Invega sustenna (paliperidone palmitate), especially for people who are male, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Risperdal, and have Gastric disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Weight fluctuation when taking Invega sustenna. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 23,130 people who have side effects when taking Invega sustenna from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Invega sustenna?

Invega sustenna has active ingredients of paliperidone palmitate. It is often used in schizophrenia. eHealthMe is studying from 23,232 Invega sustenna users. Check the latest studies of Invega sustenna.

What is Weight fluctuation?

Weight fluctuation is found to be associated with 898 drugs and 1,030 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Weight fluctuation.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

23,130 people reported to have side effects when taking Invega sustenna.
Among them, 15 people (0.06%) have Weight fluctuation.

Could Invega sustenna cause Weight fluctuation?

Among these 15 people:

How long have people been on Invega sustenna when they have Weight fluctuation? *

What is the gender of people who have Weight fluctuation when taking Invega sustenna? *

female: 9.09 %
male: 90.91 %

What is the age of people who have Weight fluctuation when taking Invega sustenna? *

What are other drugs people take besides Invega sustenna? *

What are other side effects people have besides Weight fluctuation? *

Drowsiness: 4 people, 26.67%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 4 people, 26.67%
Dizziness: 3 people, 20.00%
Memory Loss: 3 people, 20.00%
Gynecomastia (enlargement of the gland tissue of the male breast): 3 people, 20.00%
Drug Ineffective: 3 people, 20.00%
Hyperprolactinaemia (abnormally high levels of prolactin in the blood): 3 people, 20.00%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 3 people, 20.00%
Swallowing Difficulty: 3 people, 20.00%
Chest Pain: 2 people, 13.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Psychotic Disorder: 3 people, 20.00%
Gastric Disorder (disease of stomach): 3 people, 20.00%
Schizoaffective Disorder Bipolar Type (mental illness featuring schizophrenia and a mood disorder with mania): 2 people, 13.33%
Alcoholism (problems with alcohol): 2 people, 13.33%
Affective Disorder (mental disorder): 2 people, 13.33%
Mania (a state of abnormally elevated or irritable mood): 1 person, 6.67%
Impulsive Behavior: 1 person, 6.67%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 6.67%
Encephalitis Autoimmune (autoimmune origin disturbances of consciousness and pyramidal signs, inflammation of the brain): 1 person, 6.67%
Bipolar I Disorder (mood disorder that is characterized by at least one manic or mixed episode): 1 person, 6.67%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on paliperidone palmitate (the active ingredients of Invega sustenna) and Invega sustenna (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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