COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- orthostatic hypotension, a form of low blood pressure
- a feeling of restlessness with inability to sit still
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- constipation
- difficulty sleeping
- loss of muscle coordination
- a type of abnormal movement disorder called dyskinesia
- headache
- nausea
- vomiting
- anxious feelings
INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- involuntary eyelid twitching
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- confusion
- a painful condition that affects the nerves in the legs and arms called peripheral neuropathy
- blurred vision
- dry mouth
- indigestion
- dizziness
- low energy
- muscle twitching
- fluid retention in the legs, feet, arms or hands
- temporary redness of face and neck
- decreased appetite
- diarrhea
- abnormal color of urine
- generalized weakness
- abnormal dreams
RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- a type of blood disorder where the red blood cells burst called hemolytic anemia
- anemia
- decreased blood platelets
- very low levels of granulocytes, a type of white blood cell
- low levels of white blood cells
- mental problems from taking the drug
- suicidal behavior
- suicidal thoughts
- extrapyramidal disease, a type of movement disorder
- increased pressure in the eye
- high blood pressure
- a heart attack
- abnormal heart rhythm
- an ulcer of the duodenum
- priapism, a prolonged erection of the penis
- inflammation of the skin with blisters
- high amount of bilirubin in the blood
- rapid deep breathing
- abnormal liver function tests
- accidental falls
- an inability to control impulsive behavior
- a high alanine transaminase level
- a high aspartate transaminase level
- painful and involuntary movement of the eyes called oculogyric crisis
- IgA vasculitis
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- grinding of the teeth
- an extreme sense of wellbeing called euphoria
- double vision
- a sore throat
- excessive saliva production
- irritation of the stomach or intestines
- hair loss
- drowsiness
- memory loss
- lockjaw
- taste impairment
- numbness
- visible water retention
- weight gain
- weight loss
- hoarseness
- cough
- hiccups
- difficulty swallowing
- gas
- an inability to completely empty the bladder
- involuntary leakage of urine
- nervousness
- inflammation of a vein
- a feeling of general discomfort called malaise
- intense abdominal pain
- an increased interest in having sexual intercourse
- leg pain
- drug-induced hot flashes
