What are the possible side effects of lurasidone?
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor, such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), more depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.
High doses or long-term use of lurasidone can cause a serious movement disorder that may not be reversible. The longer you use lurasidone, the more likely you are to develop this disorder, especially if you are a woman or an older adult.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
- any new or unusual muscle movements you cannot control;
- a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
- a seizure (convulsions);
- (in women) irregular menstrual periods, breast or vaginal changes, nipple discharge;
- (in men) breast swelling, impotence;
- trouble swallowing;
- manic episodes --racing thoughts, increased energy, decreased need for sleep, risk-taking behavior, being agitated or talkative;
- low white blood cell counts --fever, chills, mouth sores, skin sores, sore throat, cough, trouble breathing;
- high blood sugar --increased thirst, increased urination, hunger, dry mouth, fruity breath odor; or
- severe nervous system reaction --very stiff (rigid) muscles, high fever, sweating, confusion, fast or uneven heartbeats, tremors, feeling like you might pass out.
Common side effects may include:
- drowsiness;
- weight gain;
- tremors, muscle stiffness, slow muscle movement;
- feeling restless or being unable to sit still;
- nausea, vomiting;
- runny nose; or
- sleep problems (insomnia).
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
