Rivastigmine Patch, Transdermal 24 Hours Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Hallucinations
  • Indigestion
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Fainting
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Slow Heartbeat

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Anxious Feelings
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Depression
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Drowsiness
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Headache
  • Low Energy
  • Stomach Cramps
  • Urinary Tract Infection
  • Weight Loss

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • A Type Of Abnormal Movement Disorder Called Dyskinesia
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Abnormal Muscle Movements
  • An Ulcer From Too Much Stomach Acid
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Atrioventricular Block, A Type Of Slow Heart Rhythm Disorder
  • Bloody Vomit
  • Dehydration
  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
  • Inflammation Of The Skin Due To An Allergy
  • Low Amount Of Sodium In The Blood
  • Pancreatitis
  • Prolonged QT Interval On EKG
  • Seizures
  • Sick Sinus Syndrome

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Reaction At The Site Of Administration
  • A Skin Rash
  • Abnormal Manner Of Walking
  • Aggressive Behavior
  • Agitation
  • An Acute Skin Rash
  • Blurred Vision
  • Chest Pain
  • Contact Dermatitis, A Type Of Skin Rash That Occurs From Contact With An Offending Substance
  • Excessive Saliva Production
  • Extrapyramidal Disease, A Type Of Movement Disorder
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
  • Hives
  • Involuntary Leakage Of Urine
  • Involuntary Movements Resembling Athetosis
  • Itching
  • Muscle Tremors
  • Nightmares
  • Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
  • Throat Irritation
  • Trouble Breathing

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