Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your health care professional.

Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.

Consult your health care professional about the risks of taking this medicine for your condition before starting on a course with this medicine.

If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.

weight gain
unusual sweating
passing dark urine/ trouble passing urine/change in the amount of urine passed
nausea
muscle pain or stiffness
changes in blood sugar/vision
feeling light-headed or falls
fever
headache
inner restlessness(unable to keep still)
more/less saliva than normal
stomach upset
unusual movements/spasms/tremor
menstrual irregularity
increase in thirst/hunger
feeling faint
fast/irregular heartbeat
dry mouth
drowsiness
allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
change in sex drive/performance
confusion
cough

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.

abarelix
phenothiazines(such as chlorpromazine, mesoridazine, thioridazine)
pimozide
prescription pain medicines
sertindole
sleep medication
tramadol
vorinostat
pentamidine
other medications for Parkinson's disease
other medication for schizophrenia
ondansetron
antibiotics(such as clarithromycin, erythromycin, gemifloxacin, levofloxacin)
levodopa
levomethadyl
lithium
local anaesthetics
medication for anxiety, depression or psychotic disturbances
octreotide
medication to treat seizures
medication for irregular heartbeat
halofantrine
grepafloxacin
droperidol
chloroquine
cisapride
cyclobenzaprine
daunorubicin
sparfloxacin
doxorubicin
dolasetron
blood pressure medication
alcohol
alfuzosin
bepridil

Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :

chronic constipation/diarrhoea
dementia
diabetes
family history of diabetes
history of stroke
irregular heartbeat
low blood pressure
kidney disease
liver disease
stomach problems such as adhesions/bowel disease/short gut
trouble swallowing
an unusual or allergic reaction to paliperidone/risperidone

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose. Consult your health care professional about your missed dose.

Paliperidone is used to treat schizophrenia.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store at room temperature between 15-30 degrees C / 59-86 degrees F, away from heat and moisture.

If you conceive whilst on a course with Paliperidone medication inform your doctor immediately.

If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking Paliperidone.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.

Do not treat yourself with OTC medication whilst on a course with Paliperidone, without consulting with your health care professional.

Avoid alcohol and alcohol containing beverages whilst on a course with Paliperidone.

Paliperidone can also affect your blood sugar levels. Consult your health care professional for more information on the same.

Avoid extreme heat, as Paliperidone can cause you to sweat less than is normal. Your body temperature could increase to dangerous levels, which could lead to heat stroke.

Paliperidone may make you drowsy and/or cause diffculty with thinking and movements. Do not drive or do anything such as operating machines unless you know how this medication affects you.

Check your blood pressure and heart rate regularly. Report any abnormalities to your health care professional.

If you experience dehydration, inform your health care professional, immediately. Do not treat yourself.