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

• an inability to control impulsive behavior