"i had tried abilify, fanapt, lithium, depakote, and geodon for my bipolar disorder. luckily, a doctor introduced me to invega. it helped dramatically with my bipolar issues and alcohol abuse. i have absolutely no problem with my mood since being on this medicine. i&#039;m always happy and am no longer irritable since being on this medicine. i don&#039;t have a problem with alcohol abuse anymore and i&#039;m able to drink like a normal person.  there are two problems i have with invega though. the first is that i gained weight dramatically. in 5 months i gained 50 lbs. also i would have random spurts of horrible anxiety.  great medication all in all though."