for about two weeks and then I went to the hospital for ten days, my symptoms went away after about a week. I have been on Invega injection since then. My doctor says I should stay on invega for at least 18 months but it takes all my energy and motivation away and for some strange reason I love to smoke cigarettes when I’m on this medication. I just got a new job but I’m afraid of losing it because I’m very unmotivated and slow. Did anyone have a similar reaction to this medication?
Now, to answer your question- I was on Invega for about 2 years. I became slow, unmotivated, and apathetic. A lot of people experience that. Some do not. If you really cannot tolerate the side effects and can’t make yourself do anything, insist on a med change. You have every right to change meds.
I am currently on Aristada 440 mg injectoon every 4 weeks. I feel much better. My emotions came bacl and I can make myself do stuff. Aristada is very similar to Abilify, it’s tweaked for schizophrenia and schizoaffective.
like @anon4362788 said, you can request a med change…I was on a med that made me have horrible side effects…now I’m on a med that really helps me…generic prolixin…(fluphenazine) good luck and welcome to the forum !!