Invega (Paliperidone) is a highly popular antipsychotic that has been repeatedly associated with serious side effects, gynecomastia being one of the most prevalent.

Gynecomastia, or male breast growth, occurs due to an extreme hormonal imbalance allegedly caused by Invega. This concern has led many patients to ask ‘how long does it take for Invega to get processed through the body?’

Patients taking Invega should ask their doctors for more accurate estimations, as it varies between patients. However, according to drugs.com, Invega has a long half life range that can last between 25 to 49 days.

It is important to note that it can take between five to six half lives for the body to completely process the drug, so patients can expect it to take between 150 to 300 days for their last Invega dose to leave their system.

Once again, patients should immediately consult their physicians to ask these questions as the numbers listed above are the estimations provided from Invega prescription information retrieved from drugs.com.

Different factors that effect the drug’s duration and impact include age, health, weight, metabolism, and other individual factors, so an exact approximation is difficult. Patients can expect a long withdrawal period, however, and should be monitored by a medical professional.

Patients who are concerned over the Invega gynecomastia controversy, or believe they may be developing man boobs, should also talk to their physicians about switching to a new medication.

Early intervention is needed to stop male breasts from further development; early intervention will hopefully prevent the need for more extreme treatments like surgical breast removal.

Overview of Invega Gynecomastia

Gynecomastia can be a psychologically devastating condition for young boys, as it primarily occurs in young male Invega patients around adolescence.

Due to the hormone fluctuations in the body during this vital developmental period, young boys are especially vulnerable to the hormonal side effects Invega presents.

Invega is an antipsychotic medication that is normally prescribed to adults and children with extreme psychological disorders. It works by leveling dopamine and serotonin levels. However, in doing this, Invega naturally causes the body to increase its prolactin levels.

Prolactin is the hormone primarily responsible for breast growth in young girls, and is produced in very small amounts in young boys.

But Invega causes the prolactin levels to be produced at much higher levels, leading to significant breast growth in men. Some patients have reported man boobs as large as 38D, as well as nipple pain and discharge.

Young boys who suffer gynecomastia often have to undergo liposuction and other forms of surgery to remove the excess breast tissue, and have to contend with chronic psychological trauma.

Even though this is a very serious condition, manufacturer Janssen Pharmaceuticals allegedly failed to warn patients against this side effect.

Young boys who have developed gynecomastia soon after taking Invega may be able to file legal action. Potential claimants should contact a specialized lawyer, to determine if they are eligible for an Invega gynecomastia lawsuit.