Fanapt Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Aggressive Behavior
  • Altered Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
  • Dizziness
  • Extrapyramidal Disease, A Type Of Movement Disorder
  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Orthostatic Hypotension, A Form Of Low Blood Pressure

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Drowsiness
  • Dry Mouth
  • Involuntary Leakage Of Urine
  • Low Energy
  • Muscle Pain
  • Muscle Spasm
  • Nausea
  • Pink Eye
  • Stuffy Nose
  • Weight Gain

INFREQUENT side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Feeling Of Restlessness With Inability To Sit Still
  • A Skin Rash
  • Absence Of Menstrual Periods
  • Blurred Vision
  • Breastmilk Production Not Associated With Childbirth Or Nursing
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Muscle Tremors
  • Trouble Breathing

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Common Cold
  • A High Prolactin Level
  • Confusion
  • Diarrhea
  • Excessive Fat In The Blood
  • Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Joint Pain
  • Nervousness
  • The Inability To Have An Erection
  • Throat Irritation

RARE side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Feeling Of Throat Tightness
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Stroke
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • A Type Of Movement Disorder Called Parkinsonism
  • Abnormally Long Or Heavy Periods
  • Chronic Heart Failure
  • Delusions
  • Diabetes
  • Fainting
  • Feelings Of Hostility
  • Fever
  • Gallstones
  • High Blood Sugar
  • Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Manic Behavior
  • Memory Loss
  • Mental Status Changes
  • Mood Changes
  • Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, A Reaction Characterized By Fever, Muscle Rigidity And Confusion
  • Priapism, A Prolonged Erection Of The Penis
  • Problems With Food Passing Through The Esophagus
  • Prolonged QT Interval On EKG
  • Reduced Blood Flow To The Brain Causing Some Brain Cells To Die Or Function Poorly
  • Tardive Dyskinesia, A Disorder Characterized By Involuntary Movements Of The Face, Mouth And Tongue
  • Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell
  • Visible Water Retention

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Problem With Menstrual Periods
  • A Type Of Stomach Irritation Called Gastritis
  • Abnormal Muscle Movements
  • Accumulation Of Fluid In The Tissues Of The Eyelid
  • An Increased Amount Of Blood In The Lining Of The Eye
  • Anemia
  • Changes In Appetite
  • Clouding Of The Lens Of The Eye Called Cataracts
  • Dry Eye
  • Excessive Saliva Production
  • Hives
  • Inflammation Of The Nose
  • Itching
  • Nosebleed
  • Numbness And Tingling
  • Nystagmus, A Condition With Involuntary Eye Movements
  • Puffy Face From Water Retention
  • Retrograde Ejaculation
  • Ringing In The Ears
  • Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
  • Stomatitis, A Condition With Painful Swelling And Sores Inside The Mouth
  • Swelling Inside The Mouth
  • Weight Loss
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