Invega is raising my prolactine levels, how to stop that?

[Pikasaur]

My doctor told me the latest blood-test showed prolactine levels way above the normal. He suspects it’s the Invega doing it, and he warned me. If it keeps rising, my breasts will get sore, and they will start producing milk. My breasts have started getting sore, and I don’t want them to start lactating!

How do I stop this without stopping Invega? I don’t want to change medicines, it works so well for me!

[melmel7]

I’m currently in the same boat. Invega works so well but is raising my prolactin levels. Thanks for posting about this. I’m going to keep track of this thread.

[anon4362788]

Maybe see if you can lower the dose and have Risperdone as a prn for breakthrough symptoms? That’s what I have.

[Wave]

You can ask your doctor about adding low dose Abilify to the Invega.
Abilify lowers prolactin levels.

Adding low dose Abilify to Risperdal - reduces prolactin

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