Asenapine Transdermal Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • extrapyramidal disease, a type of movement disorder
  • a feeling of restlessness with inability to sit still
  • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • drowsiness
  • dizziness
  • difficulty sleeping
  • reduced sensation in the mouth
  • INFREQUENT side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • high blood pressure
  • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • high cholesterol
  • high amount of triglyceride in the blood
  • excessive saliva production
  • dry mouth
  • indigestion
  • constipation
  • joint pain
  • low energy
  • pain
  • muscle tremors
  • taste impairment
  • weight gain
  • increased hunger
  • headache
  • vomiting
  • irritability
  • intense abdominal pain
  • anxious feelings
  • RARE side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • diabetes
  • low amount of sodium in the blood
  • anemia
  • decreased blood platelets
  • very low levels of granulocytes, a type of white blood cell
  • low levels of white blood cells
  • low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils
  • suicidal thoughts
  • tardive dyskinesia, a disorder characterized by involuntary movements of the face, mouth and tongue
  • neuroleptic malignant syndrome, a reaction characterized by fever, muscle rigidity and confusion
  • bundle branch block
  • slow heartbeat
  • prolonged QT interval on EKG
  • low blood pressure
  • seizures
  • sleep apnea
  • swelling of the tongue
  • trouble breathing
  • difficulty swallowing
  • high blood sugar
  • heat stroke
  • a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis
  • a type of allergic reaction called angioedema
  • accidental falls
  • problems with food passing through the esophagus
  • a choking feeling
  • a type of significant allergic skin reaction called DRESS syndrome
  • fast heartbeat
  • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • a high prolactin level
  • confusion
  • double vision
  • blurred vision
  • orthostatic hypotension, a form of low blood pressure
  • stomatitis, a condition with painful swelling and sores inside the mouth
  • gastroesophageal reflux disease
  • the inability to have an erection
  • enlarged breasts
  • breastmilk production not associated with childbirth or nursing
  • absence of menstrual periods
  • fainting
  • abnormal manner of walking
  • a skin rash
  • a type of speech disorder called dysarthria
  • a sensation of feeling warm
  • poisoning caused by anticholinergic medication
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