This medication has made me obese. Men won't even hit on me on this medication like I'm the ugliest woman on earth and need to be in the Guinness world record for it. Also woman won't wanna be friends like they discriminate about mental illness. Maybe both discriminate about mental illness and taking medicine. But I know I need my medicine no matter what others act like about it.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
This is a fairly-trustable drug. Will 3.8 out of 5 help yr mood. Been a great,faithful drug for seven years!!
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
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.
Keeps my voices from racing. Go to rx. Com for Kroger coupons only 112. 00...
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.
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.
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?).
This medication gave me two strokes. Dr. Joshua Simon of MHC health care is the prescriber.
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.
I was started on Invega in August during my most recent hospitalization. The injection itself is painful temporarily but the benefits are great. I have never felt so stable since being diagnosed 8 years ago. I finally feel like my old self. I haven't had a depressive episode, while it may not seem like a long time, I used to cycle at least once a month. I feel more motivated and productive. I am doing the best I have done since I started at my job 5 and a half years ago. I feel more passionate about life. I am finally able to be the mom that I used to be and want to be. I hope the feeling doesn't go away but I finally have hope after so many years! I would highly recommend Invega Sustenna.