COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- abnormal sexual function
- problems with ejaculation
- the inability to have an erection
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- dry mouth
- drowsiness
- difficulty sleeping
- excessive sweating
- muscle tremors
- nausea
- diarrhea
INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- confusion
- altered interest in having sexual intercourse
- agitation
- a problem with menstrual periods
- itching
- memory loss
- fever
- a skin rash
- trouble breathing
- excess urination
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- a migraine headache
- orthostatic hypotension, a form of low blood pressure
- a stuffy and runny nose
- inflammation of the tissue lining the sinuses
- excessive saliva production
- indigestion
- absence of menstrual periods
- joint pain
- muscle pain
- low energy
- taste impairment
- decreased appetite
- weight loss
- yawning
- vomiting
- gas
- stomach cramps
- a feeling of pins and needles on skin
- anxious feelings
RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- low amount of sodium in the blood
- a type of blood disorder where the red blood cells burst called hemolytic anemia
- a decrease in the blood clotting protein prothrombin
- decreased blood platelets
- mental problems from taking the drug
- manic behavior
- mood changes
- delusions
- paranoia
- panic disorder
- depersonalization, a disconnection of one's own sense of reality or identity
- suicidal thoughts
- an extreme sense of wellbeing called euphoria
- aggressive behavior
- myoclonus, quick and involuntary muscle jerks
- involuntary movements of the limbs, trunk, and facial muscles called paroxysmal choreoathetosis
- extrapyramidal disease, a type of movement disorder
- neuroleptic malignant syndrome, a reaction characterized by fever, muscle rigidity and confusion
- serotonin syndrome, a type of disorder with high serotonin levels
- torsades de pointes, a type of abnormal heart rhythm
- prolonged QT interval on EKG
- abnormal heart rhythm
- a blood clot
- bleeding
- bruising under the skin
- liver tissue death
- acute inflammation of the pancreas
- bleeding of the stomach or intestines
- acute kidney failure
- priapism, a prolonged erection of the penis
- breastmilk production not associated with childbirth or nursing
- breast pain
- breast fullness due to milk production
- pregnancy loss
- erythema multiforme, a type of allergic skin reaction
- a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called toxic epidermal necrolysis
- a condition with muscle tissue breakdown called rhabdomyolysis
- mental status changes
- hallucinations
- seizures
- a feeling of restlessness with inability to sit still
- a type of abnormal movement disorder called dyskinesia
- a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis
- a type of allergic reaction called angioedema
- secondary angle-closure glaucoma, a type of eye disorder
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- a high prolactin level
- a form of mania that has a lower severity of symptoms
- grinding of the teeth
- clouding of the lens of the eye called cataracts
- nystagmus, a condition with involuntary eye movements
- low blood pressure
- difficulty concentrating
- temporary redness of face and neck
- weight gain
- nosebleed
- cough
- an increased need to urinate often
- indifferent behavior
- abnormal dreams
- fast heartbeat
