COMTAN Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
hyperactive behavior hallucinations diminished movement a type of abnormal movement disorder called dyskinesia If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
constipation dizziness low energy nausea abnormal color of urine intense abdominal pain INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
a bacterial infection orthostatic hypotension, a form of low blood pressure fainting If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
large purple or brown skin blotches agitation dry mouth a type of stomach irritation called gastritis indigestion backache drowsiness excessive sweating taste impairment trouble breathing vomiting gas anxious feelings RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
mental problems from taking the drug confusion paranoia aggressive behavior neuroleptic malignant syndrome, a reaction characterized by fever, muscle rigidity and confusion escape of fluid into the lungs a condition where there is formation of fibrous tissue in the lung called pulmonary fibrosis x-ray results showing lung tissue changes inflammation of the large intestine inflammation of the liver called hepatitis retroperitoneal fibrosis a condition with muscle tissue breakdown called rhabdomyolysis delirium mental status changes fever a sudden onset of sleep If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
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