Invega comes in the form of tablets to take by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. It should be swallowed whole with liquid and should not be crushed or chewed as doing so can release all the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects.
Take Invega regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day. Keep taking this medication even if you feel well. You should not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
The dosage is based on your age, medical condition, and response to treatment. The specific dosing within this range can vary depending on the individual’s age, weight, medical condition, and response to treatment.
- The recommended dosing range for adults and adolescents with Schizophrenia is 3 mg to 12 mg by mouth once a day.
- For adolescents with a weight of 50 kg or less, the typical dosing range is 3 mg to 6 mg by mouth once a day.
- For Schizoaffective disorder in adults, the typical dosing range is also 3 mg to 12 mg by mouth once a day.
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