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Side Effects &Safety
The most common side effects of INVEGASUSTENNA® include:
- Injection site reactions
- Sleepiness or drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Feeling restlessness or needing to be constantly moving
- Abnormal muscle movements including tremor (shaking), shuffling, uncontrolled involuntary movements, and abnormal movements of your eyes
The most common side effects of INVEGATRINZA® include:
- Injection site reactions
- Weight gain
- Headache
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Feeling restlessness or difficulty sitting still
- Slow movements
- Tremors
- Stiffness
- Shuffling walk
The most common side effects of INVEGAHAFYERA® include:
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Tremors
- Headache
- Weight gain
- Shuffling walk
- Slow movements
- Feeling restlessness or difficulty sitting still
- Injection site reactions
- Stiffness
Coping With Side Effects
Your experience with side effects matters, and it’s important to track and discuss how you're feeling with your healthcare professional. Here are some ways to make that discussion easier.
- Understand what to expect. Not everyone will experience the same side effects, but some are more common than others. Ask your healthcare professional for tips on managing side effects
- Tell your healthcare professional all of the medications you take. Some side effects can be caused by interactions between drugs. There are also drugs that can be paired with your medication to help manage side effects
- Have a game plan. Certain side effects may be manageable with changes in diet, exercise, or routine. Discuss these with your healthcare professional and log what is working and not working so you and your healthcare professional can adjust
- Join a support group. This can be an opportunity to learn coping strategies that have worked for others
- Ask your healthcare professional about your dose. Side effects may be managed by adjusting the dose of your medication. Keeping an open dialogue about how you’re feeling will help your healthcare professional find the right dose for you
When I was first entering treatment, I had been taking these pills; I didn’t really have any hesitation about going from an oral medication to an injectable form.
– A schizophrenia community member
Getting Started With LAIs
When starting treatment, educating yourself on the common side effects of LAIs can help you be proactive in managing them.
Safety Information
What to remember when taking INVEGASUSTENNA®, INVEGATRINZA® , or INVEGAHAFYERA®
Avoid Alcohol
Alcohol in combination with these drugs can impact their effects.
Wait to Drive
Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how your dose affects you.
Stay Hydrated
Avoid getting overheated or dehydrated.
Log & Share Side Effects
Write down how you’re feeling and share that with your healthcare professional so they can be a partner in managing side effects.
Living Better for Herself and Her Family*
*Elizabeth is a volunteer with the SHARE Network, a volunteer program dedicated to helping adults living with schizophrenia share their personal health stories.
She is on a schizophrenia treatment journey with INVEGASUSTENNA®, given by injection from a healthcare professional.
