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What are the side effects of Invega?

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Invega or paliperidone (its generic name), is a very common treatment for a number of disorders in adults and adolescents. It is also widely used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia. Invega was first introduced into the market in the year 2006 as an antipsychotic drug after FDA approval. This drug and others like it work by effectively restoring the balance of some specific natural substances in the affected person’s brain.Despite the popularity of this drug, an increasing number of lawsuits are being filed over Invega side effects . One of the more serious is gynecomastia (development of male breast tissue).Plaintiffs allege that the manufacturer did not sufficiently warn the medical community and the consumers about the various side effects of this drug. Side Effects of Invega Some of the serious side effects of this drug may include: •    Gynecomastia and galactorrhea (production of milk from the breasts) •    Bone loss (demineralization) •    Diabetes, hyperglycemia (high bloo