Rivastigmine Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

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If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • indigestion
  • hallucinations
  • dizziness

    • INFREQUENT side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • high blood pressure
  • slow heartbeat
  • fainting

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

  • depression
  • urinary tract infection
  • drowsiness
  • difficulty sleeping
  • low energy
  • decreased appetite
  • weight loss
  • headache
  • stomach cramps
  • generalized weakness
  • anxious feelings

    • RARE side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • low amount of sodium in the blood
  • dehydration
  • atrioventricular block, a type of slow heart rhythm disorder
  • atrial fibrillation
  • prolonged QT interval on EKG
  • an ulcer from too much stomach acid
  • inflammation of the liver called hepatitis
  • inflammation of the skin due to an allergy
  • a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • seizures
  • a type of abnormal movement disorder called dyskinesia
  • bloody vomit
  • abnormal liver function tests
  • pancreatitis
  • abnormal muscle movements
  • fast heartbeat

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

  • nightmares
  • agitation
  • extrapyramidal disease, a type of movement disorder
  • blurred vision
  • throat irritation
  • excessive saliva production
  • gastroesophageal reflux disease
  • contact dermatitis, a type of skin rash that occurs from contact with an offending substance
  • itching
  • sensation of spinning or whirling
  • involuntary movements resembling athetosis
  • abnormal manner of walking
  • trouble breathing
  • involuntary leakage of urine
  • a reaction at the site of administration
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