Ziprasidone Hcl Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• A Skin Rash

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• A Feeling Of Restlessness With Inability To Sit Still
• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Excessive Saliva Production
• Extrapyramidal Disease, A Type Of Movement Disorder
• Generalized Weakness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Weight Gain

INFREQUENT side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• Chest Pain
• Fast Heartbeat
• Low Amount Of Potassium In The Blood

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• A Change In Vision
• A Common Cold
• A Stuffy And Runny Nose
• An Abnormal Increase In Muscle Tone
• Cough
• Decreased Appetite
• Diarrhea
• Dry Mouth
• Excessive Fat In The Blood
• Indigestion
• Itching
• Muscle Pain
• Muscle Tremors
• Orthostatic Hypotension, A Form Of Low Blood Pressure
• Vomiting

RARE side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• A Blockage Of The Bile Duct That Resulting In High Bilirubin Levels
• A Blockage Of The Intestines With Stool
• A Clot In The Lung
• A Condition With Low Thyroid Hormone Levels
• A Disease With Shrinking And Weaker Muscles Called Myopathy
• A High Prolactin Level
• A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
• A Spasm Of The Larynx
• A Stroke
• A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
• A Type Of Significant Allergic Skin Reaction Called DRESS Syndrome
• A Yellowing Of The Eyes Or Skin From Buildup Of Bilirubin Called Jaundice
• Accidental Falls
• An Abnormal But Slight Slowing Of The Heart Called First Degree Atrioventricular Block
• Anemia
• Angina, A Type Of Chest Pain
• Atrial Fibrillation
• Atrioventricular Block, A Type Of Slow Heart Rhythm Disorder
• Bleeding In The Eye
• Blood Coming From Anus
• Bloody Vomit
• Bundle Branch Block
• Clouding Of The Lens Of The Eye Called Cataracts
• Coughing Up Of Blood
• Decreased Blood Platelets
• Diabetes
• Difficulty Swallowing
• Enlarged Fatty Liver
• Fainting
• Feelings Of Hostility
• High Blood Sugar
• Increase In The Number Of Platelets In The Blood
• Increased Eosinophils In The Blood
• Inflammation In The Lungs Due To An Allergic Reaction
• Inflammation Of The Covering Of A Tendon
• Inflammation Of The Covering Of The Heart Or Pericardium
• Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
• Inflammation Of The Middle Tissue Heart Muscle
• Irregular Involuntary Spasms Of Limbs Or Facial Muscles
• Kidney Inflammation
• Low Amount Of Magnesium In The Blood
• Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
• Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
• Manic Behavior
• Myoclonus, Quick And Involuntary Muscle Jerks
• Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, A Reaction Characterized By Fever, Muscle Rigidity And Confusion
• Overactive Thyroid Gland
• Priapism, A Prolonged Erection Of The Penis
• Problems With Food Passing Through The Esophagus
• Prolonged QT Interval On EKG
• Puffy Face From Water Retention
• Seizures
• Serotonin Syndrome, A Type Of Disorder With High Serotonin Levels
• Skin Rash With Sloughing
• Sleep Apnea
• Slow Heartbeat
• Swelling Of The Tongue
• Swollen Lymph Nodes
• Tardive Dyskinesia, A Disorder Characterized By Involuntary Movements Of The Face, Mouth And Tongue
• Thyroid Gland Inflammation
• Torsades De Pointes, A Type Of Abnormal Heart Rhythm
• Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• A Type Of Bumpy Skin Rash Called A Maculopapular Rash
• A Type Of Speech Disorder Called Dysarthria
• Abnormal Muscle Movements
• Absence Of Menstrual Periods
• Agitation
• An Inability To Completely Empty The Bladder
• Black Tarry Stools
• Bleeding Gums
• Bleeding Not Related To Menstrual Period
• Breastmilk Production Not Associated With Childbirth Or Nursing
• Bruising Under The Skin
• Chills
• Combined Inflammation Of Cornea And Conjunctiva Of Eye
• Confusion
• Delirium
• Depression
• Difficulty Sleeping
• Double Vision
• Dry Eye
• Dysphasia, The Inability To Arrange Words In An Understandable Way
• Enlarged Breasts
• Fever
• Flu-Like Symptoms
• High Blood Pressure
• Hives
• Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun
• Inflammation Of A Vein
• Inflammation Of The Eyelid
• Intense Abdominal Pain
• Involuntary Leakage Of Urine
• Joint Pain
• Lockjaw
• Loss Of Muscle Coordination
• Low Body Temperature
• Lymphedema, Or Swelling Due To Blockage Of Lymph Nodes
• Nystagmus, A Condition With Involuntary Eye Movements
• Pain In The Upper Abdomen Or Back And Sides
• Poisoning Caused By Anticholinergic Medication
• Reduced Sensation In The Mouth
• Ringing In The Ears
• The Inability To Have An Erection
• Thrombophlebitis, An Inflamed Vein Due To A Blood Clot
• Trouble Breathing
• Urination During The Night
• Visual Sensitivity To Light
• White Patches On The Tongue Or Inside The Mouth