Side Effects
Common side effects: (incidence at least 5% or greater and at least twice that for placebo or greater than 10% regardless of placebo rate) Severe akathisia, oral hypoesthesia, somnolence, dizziness, extrapyramidal symptoms other than akathisia, weight gain, insomnia, extreme sedation, headache.
Rare side effects: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (Combination of fever, muscle stiffness, faster breathing, sweating, reduced consciousness, and sudden change in blood pressure and heart rate.), tardive dyskinesia.
The FDA has warned healthcare professionals and patients that serious allergic reactions have been reported with the use of Saphris. Healthcare professionals and patients are encouraged to report adverse events or side effects to the FDA's MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program.
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