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Mental Health

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Rx

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Oral tablet, extended release

PALIPERIDONE (pal ee PER i done) treats schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. It works by balancing the levels of dopamine and serotonin in your brain, substances that help regulate mood, behaviors, and thoughts. It belongs to a group of medications called antipsychotics. Antipsychotic medications can be used to treat several kinds of mental health conditions.