Paliperidone: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Paliperidone is an atypical antipsychotic. It is a prescription medicine used for schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. In Pakistan it is available as tablets, made by 3 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Paliperidone works

Paliperidone, the active form of risperidone, blocks dopamine and serotonin receptors in the brain. Rebalancing these chemical messengers helps calm overactive signalling linked to psychotic symptoms and improves mood and thinking over time.

What is Paliperidone used for?

• Schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder

Paliperidone is used to treat schizophrenia and, in some cases, schizoaffective disorder. It helps reduce symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions and disordered thinking, and helps prevent relapse. It comes as extended-release tablets and as long-acting injections given by a healthcare professional, which can be helpful for people who find daily tablets difficult.

Side effects of Paliperidone

Side effects of Paliperidone vary between people. The more common ones include:

• Restlessness or inability to sit still
• Weight gain
• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Tremor or muscle stiffness
• Fast heartbeat

Seek urgent medical help if you develop a high fever with muscle stiffness and confusion, uncontrollable movements of the face or tongue, fainting or palpitations, or a painful erection lasting more than four hours.

Precautions and warnings

• Do not stop it suddenly; your doctor will reduce the dose gradually if treatment needs to stop.
• Avoid alcohol, and do not drive until you know how it affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, heart disease, diabetes, epilepsy or Parkinson's disease, as these need extra monitoring.
• It is not used for behaviour problems in older people with dementia because of an increased risk of stroke.
• Tell your doctor about all other medicines you take, and discuss pregnancy or breastfeeding plans with them.

Frequently asked questions about Paliperidone

What is the price of Paliperidone in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Paliperidone products currently in stock range from Rs 650 to Rs 2,184 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Paliris XR 3 mg Tablet at Rs 650. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Paliperidone are available in Pakistan?

Paliperidone is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Avega (Hanzala Pharma), Vegadon (Genetics Pharmaceuticals) and Paliris (Cell Laboratories).

Do I need a prescription for Paliperidone?

Yes. Paliperidone is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Can Paliperidone be used during pregnancy?

Tell your doctor about all other medicines you take, and discuss pregnancy or breastfeeding plans with them.

Are all Paliperidone brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Paliperidone in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Paliperidone brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 4 products containing Paliperidone from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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