Paliperidone acts mainly by blocking the receptors for the neurotransmitters dopamine and 5-hydroxytryptamine (also called serotonin), which are involved in schizophrenia. By blocking these receptors, paliperidone helps to normalise the activity of the brain and reduce symptoms.
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