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Suggest The Dosage Of Paliperidone

Hi: our 26 year old son was switched yesterday from olanzapine 20 mg to palperidone 3 mg. It seems to me that this might not be enough for palperidone? This was recommended via a psychiatric nurse in a partial hospitalization program and we cannot get in touch with anyone in the evenings. Do you have any person who might be able to suggest whether he should take 2 palperidones?
Mon, 13 Aug 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Paliperidone is a dopamine and 5-HT2A antagonist, which is classified under atypical antipsychotic class of medications. It is indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults and adolescents. Dose increase may be made in increments should occur at intervals of more than 5 days. This needs to be done under medical supervision. Kindly follow the medications as prescribed and do the necessary follow-up as advised.

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Dr. Ashakiran S.
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Suggest The Dosage Of Paliperidone

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Paliperidone is a dopamine and 5-HT2A antagonist, which is classified under atypical antipsychotic class of medications. It is indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults and adolescents. Dose increase may be made in increments should occur at intervals of more than 5 days. This needs to be done under medical supervision. Kindly follow the medications as prescribed and do the necessary follow-up as advised. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ashakiran S.