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paliperidone · Medicine question

Why can paliperidone cause orthostatic hypotension?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Paliperidone may cause orthostatic hypotension in some patients because of its alpha-blocking activity.

Sources for this answer

Invega 3 mg prolonged-release tabletsJanssen-Cilag Ltd (a Johnson & Johnson Company) · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 8Document updated 3 July 2025

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