The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Upper respiratory tract infection (e.g., common cold; 10%)
- Weight gain (9%)
- Headache (9%)
- Not able to stay still (5%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Rigid movements, tremors
- Urinary tract infection
- Injection site reaction
Invega Trinza serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Seizures
- Difficulty swallowing
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome: high fever, muscle stiffness, confusion, sweating, changes in pulse, heart rate, changes in blood pressure
- Tardive dyskinesia: uncontrolled muscle movements, such as facial grimacing, lip-smacking, blinking
- Extremely high blood sugar levels: feeling very hungry or thirsty, urinating more often, stomach pain, weakness, fruity-smelling breath
- Serious infections: fever, chills, body aches, tiredness, cough
- Priapism: painful erection that that lasts longer than 4 hours
Source: DailyMed
The following Invega Trinza side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
bladder pain
bloody or cloudy urine
body aches or pain
chills
deep or fast breathing with dizziness
difficult, burning, or painful urination
difficulty with breathing
difficulty with swallowing
ear congestion
frequent urge to urinate
headache
inability to sit still
irregular heartbeat
irritability
loss of balance control
loss of voice
lower back or side pain
mask-like face
need to keep moving
nervousness
numbness of the feet, hands, and around the mouth
restlessness
runny or stuffy nose
shaking
shuffling walk
slowed movements
slurred speech
stiffness of the arms and legs
tic-like (jerky) movements of the head, face, mouth, and neck
trembling and shaking of the fingers and hands
trouble with sleeping
twitching, twisting, uncontrolled repetitive movements of the tongue, lips, face, arms, or legs
unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
Blurred vision
difficulty with speaking
dizziness
inability to move the eyes
increase in body movements
increased blinking or spasms of the eyelid
loss of balance control
muscle trembling, jerking, or stiffness
pounding in the ears
slow or fast heartbeat
sticking out of the tongue
uncontrolled movements, especially of the face, neck, and back
uncontrolled twisting movements of the neck, trunk, arms, or legs
unusual facial expressions
Incidence not known
Change in mental status
decrease in the amount and frequency of urination
difficulty speaking
large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
loss of bladder control
pale color of the skin
pinpoint red spots on the skin
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
seizures
severe constipation
severe vomiting
stomach pain
swollen tongue
tightness in the chest
yellow eyes or skin
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
Less common
Back pain
difficulty with moving
increased weight
lack or loss of strength
muscle pains, cramps, or stiffness
nightmares
pain and swelling in the joints
pain in the arms or legs
tearing of the skin
toothache
upper abdominal or stomach pain
vomiting
Incidence not known
Sleepwalking
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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