VIVITROL Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
throat irritation reactions at the site of the injection If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
a toothache itching drowsiness dizziness difficulty sleeping decreased appetite nausea vomiting generalized weakness a fibrous thickening of the skin called induration INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
joint pain a high aspartate transaminase level If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
dry mouth changes in appetite headache diarrhea intense abdominal pain anxious feelings RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
dehydration decreased blood platelets increased eosinophils in the blood high levels of white blood cells suicidal thoughts depression a heart attack angina, a type of chest pain a clot in the lung atrial fibrillation chronic heart failure a stroke blood clot in a deep vein of the extremities pneumonia pneumonia with high amount of eosinophil white blood cells inflammation of the large intestine inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines paralysis of the intestines inflammation of the liver called hepatitis gallstones inflammation of the gallbladder acute inflammation of the pancreas bleeding of the stomach or intestines hives an abscess seizures sleep apnea a skin rash dead skin swollen lymph nodes abnormal liver function tests a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis a type of allergic reaction called angioedema a hypersensitivity reaction to a drug increased creatine kinase levels cellulitis If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
high cholesterol altered interest in having sexual intercourse agitation an extreme sense of wellbeing called euphoria a migraine headache blurred vision pink eye hemorrhoids laryngitis a common cold inflammation of the tissue lining the sinuses bronchitis gastroesophageal reflux disease constipation urinary tract infection erythema or redness of skin or mucous membrane joint stiffness muscle spasm muscle pain fever excessive sweating pain chills taste impairment puffy face from water retention temporary redness of face and neck weight gain weight loss heart throbbing or pounding gas bruising a feeling of pins and needles on skin low energy and weakness irritability abnormal dreams night sweats a change in the ability to pay attention Selected from data included with permission and copyrighted by First Databank, Inc. This copyrighted material has been downloaded from a licensed data provider and is not for distribution, except as may be authorized by the applicable terms of use.
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