Xeplion

Tienen ideas suicidas por tomar esa medicación (Xeplion)? Gracias por contestar! English Translation: Do you get suicidal thoughts from taking this medication (Xeplion)? Thanks for answering! ## Yes, that can be a potential side effect of Xeplion, and most other mental health medications, according to FDA warnings. Ref: Xeplion Information However, there is no way to be sure that the suicidal thoughts haven't been caused by the mental illness being treated, or a combination of both factors. Have you informed your doctor? You may need to change to a different medication.

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I've been taking the Xeplion (Paliperidone) injection for about a year now. This drug blocks the serotonin and dopamine receptors in the brain. I read that this drug stays in the body for 126 days. If I stop taking this drug, will the serotonin and dopamine receptors be unblocked after 126 days?

Are there any antipsychotic medication that a man could take that doesn't cause impotence. On both abilify and xeplion at different times I was unable..... Are their any men out there who have been able to start a family while taking antipsychotics ? Please respond if you have. As this matter is of great importance to me. Thank you. ## There is no way to give a definitive answer to this question, because everyone is different, so not everyone experiences such side effects, according to NIH reports. If they are causing your severe problems, you should speak to your physician about trying a different medication. Which other ones have you tried? ## I'm not sure if the side effect of impotence differs from taking antipsychotics in different men. The side effect of weight gain for in...

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When I was on Zyprexa my semen was off in a way. When I was on Abilify and it was watery. And when I was on Xeplion there is nothing at all. Is it possible for men on antipsychotic medication to help create babies? Are there any men out there who have done so while on antipsychotic meds? I would love to hear from you. Thanks in advance.