Ziprasidone HCl Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
a skin rash If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
extrapyramidal disease, a type of movement disorder excessive saliva production constipation drowsiness dizziness a feeling of restlessness with inability to sit still weight gain headache nausea generalized weakness INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
low amount of potassium in the blood chest pain fast heartbeat If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
excessive fat in the blood a change in vision orthostatic hypotension, a form of low blood pressure a common cold a stuffy and runny nose dry mouth indigestion an abnormal increase in muscle tone muscle pain muscle tremors decreased appetite cough vomiting diarrhea RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
overactive thyroid gland a condition with low thyroid hormone levels thyroid gland inflammation diabetes a high prolactin level low amount of magnesium 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 increased eosinophils in the blood increase in the number of platelets in the blood manic behavior feelings of hostility myoclonus, quick and involuntary muscle jerks irregular involuntary spasms of limbs or facial muscles 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 serotonin syndrome, a type of disorder with high serotonin levels a disease with shrinking and weaker muscles called myopathy clouding of the lens of the eye called cataracts bleeding in the eye angina, a type of chest pain a clot in the lung inflammation of the covering of the heart or pericardium atrioventricular block, a type of slow heart rhythm disorder bundle branch block torsades de pointes, a type of abnormal heart rhythm atrial fibrillation slow heartbeat prolonged QT interval on EKG inflammation of the middle tissue heart muscle a stroke a spasm of the larynx inflammation in the lungs due to an allergic reaction a blockage of the intestines with stool blood coming from anus enlarged fatty liver inflammation of the liver called hepatitis a blockage of the bile duct that resulting in high bilirubin levels kidney inflammation priapism, a prolonged erection of the penis a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called Stevens-Johnson syndrome skin rash with sloughing inflammation of the covering of a tendon fainting seizures sleep apnea puffy face from water retention swelling of the tongue swollen lymph nodes coughing up of blood bloody vomit difficulty swallowing high blood sugar a type of allergic reaction called angioedema accidental falls problems with food passing through the esophagus a yellowing of the eyes or skin from buildup of bilirubin called jaundice an abnormal but slight slowing of the heart called first degree atrioventricular block a type of significant allergic skin reaction called DRESS syndrome If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
confusion agitation visual sensitivity to light double vision inflammation of the eyelid dry eye nystagmus, a condition with involuntary eye movements ringing in the ears high blood pressure thrombophlebitis, an inflamed vein due to a blood clot bruising under the skin the inability to have an erection enlarged breasts breastmilk production not associated with childbirth or nursing absence of menstrual periods bleeding not related to menstrual period increased sensitivity of the skin to the sun hives joint pain delirium difficulty sleeping flu-like symptoms chills lockjaw loss of muscle coordination a type of speech disorder called dysarthria dysphasia, the inability to arrange words in an understandable way an inability to completely empty the bladder involuntary leakage of urine urination during the night low body temperature pain in the upper abdomen or back and sides inflammation of a vein intense abdominal pain a type of bumpy skin rash called a maculopapular rash lymphedema, or swelling due to blockage of lymph nodes abnormal muscle movements reduced sensation in the mouth Selected from data included with permission and copyrighted by First Databank, Inc. This copyrighted material has been downloaded from a licensed data provider and is not for distribution, except as may be authorized by the applicable terms of use.
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