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Wellbutrin side effects
We have listed 186 of the
common Wellbutrin side effects below on this page.
All medical terms have been defined for the ease of
understanding. This is not all of the Wellbutrin
side effects from Wellbutrin clinical studies, that
number would be over 500 hundred. We have used the
Freedom of Information Act and have received the
actual Wellbutrin side effect information to verify
this data.
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Wellbutrin side effects Defined
General Body
Dry Mouth – Less moisture in the mouth than is
usual. -
Sweating Increased - A large quantity of
perspiration that is medically caused. -
Allergy - Extreme sensitivity of body tissues
triggered by substances in the air, drugs, or foods
causing a variety of reactions such as sneezing,
itching, asthma, hay fever, skin rashes, nausea
and/or vomiting. -
Asthenia - A physically weak condition. -
Chest Pains - Severe discomfort in the chest caused
by not enough oxygen going to the heart because of
narrowing of the blood vessels or spasms. -
Chills - Appearing pale while cold and shivering;
sometimes with a fever. -
Edema of Extremities - Abnormal swelling of the
body’s tissue caused by the collection of fluid. -
Fall - To suddenly lose your normal standing
upright position. -
Fatigue - Loss of normal strength so as to not be
able to do the usual physical and mental activities.
-
Fever - Abnormally high body temperature, the
normal being 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit or 37 degrees
Centigrade in humans. Fever is a symptom of disease
or disorder in the body. The body is affected by
feeling hot, chilled, sweaty, weak and exhausted. If
the fever goes too high, or lasts too long, death
can result. -
Hot Flashes - Brief, abnormal enlargement of the
blood vessels that causes a sudden heat sensation
over the entire body. Women in menopause will
sometimes experience this. -
Influenza (Flu)-like Symptoms - Demonstrating
irritation of the respiratory tract (organs of
breathing) such as a cold, sudden fever, aches and
pains, as well as feeling weak and seeking bed rest,
which is similar to having the flu. -
Leg Pain - A hurtful sensation in the legs that is
caused by excessive stimulation of the nerve endings
in the legs and results in extreme discomfort. -
Malaise - The somewhat unclear feeling of
discomfort you get when you start to feel sick. -
Pain in Limb - Sudden, sharp, and uncontrolled leg
or arm discomfort. -
Syncope - A short period of light-headedness or
unconsciousness (black-out) also known as fainting,
caused by lack of oxygen to the brain because of an
interruption in blood flow to the brain. -
Tightness of Chest - Mild or sharp discomfort,
tightness or pressure in the chest area (anywhere
between the throat and belly). The causes can be
mild or seriously life-threatening because they
include the heart, lungs and surrounding muscles. -
CARDIOVASCULAR (INVOLVING THE HEART AND THE BLOOD
VESSELS)
Palpitation - Unusual and not normal (abnormal)
heartbeat, that is sometimes irregular, but rapid,
and forceful thumping or fluttering. It can be
brought on by shock, excitement, exertion, or
medical stimulants. A person is normally unaware of
his/her heartbeat. -
Hypertension - High blood pressure, a symptom of
disease in the blood vessels leading away from the
heart. Hypertension is known as the “silent killer.”
The symptoms are usually not obvious; however, it
can lead to damage to the heart, brain, kidneys and
eyes, and can even lead to stroke and kidney
failure. -
Bradycardia - The heart rate is slowed from 72
beats per minute, which is normal, to below 60 beats
per minute in an adult. -
Tachycardia - The heart rate is sped up to above
100 beats per minute in an adult. Normal adult heart
rate is 72 beats per minute. -
ECG Abnormal - A test called an electrocardiogram
(ECG) records the activity of the heart. It measures
heartbeats as well as the position and size of the
heart’s four chambers. It also measures if there is
damage to the heart and the effects of drugs or
mechanical devices like a pacemaker on the heart.
When the test is abnormal this means one or more of
the following are present: heart disease, defects,
beating too fast or too slow, disease of the blood
vessels leading from the heart or the heart valves,
and/or a past or impending heart attack. -
Flushing - The skin all over the body turns red. -
Varicose Veins - Unusually swollen veins near the
surface of the skin that sometimes appear twisted
and knotted, but always enlarged. They are called
hemorrhoids when they appear around the rectum. The
cause is attributed to hereditary weakness in the
veins aggravated by obesity, pregnancy, pressure
from standing, aging, etc. Severe cases may develop
swelling in the legs, ankles and feet, eczema and/or
ulcers in the affected areas. -
GASTROINTESTINAL (INVOLVING THE STOMACH AND THE
INTESTINES)
Abdominal Cramp/Pain - Sudden, severe,
uncontrollable and painful shortening and thickening
of the muscles in the belly. The belly includes the
stomach, as well as the intestines, liver, kidneys,
pancreas, spleen, gall bladder, and urinary bladder.
-
Belching - Noisy release of gas from the stomach
through the mouth; a burp. -
Bloating - Swelling of the belly caused by
excessive intestinal gas. -
Constipation - Difficulty in having a bowel
movement where the material in the bowels is hard
due to a lack of exercise, fluid intake, and
roughage in the diet, or due to certain drugs. -
Diarrhea - Unusually frequent and excessive runny
bowel movements that may result in severe
dehydration and shock. -
Dyspepsia/Indigestion. The discomfort one may
experience after eating. It can be heartburn, gas,
nausea, a bellyache or bloating. -
Flatulence - More gas than normal in the digestive
organs. -
Gagging - Involuntary choking and/or involuntary
vomiting. -
Gastritis - A severe irritation of the mucus lining
of the stomach, either short in duration or lasting
for a long period of time. -
Gastroenteritis - A condition in which the
membranes of the stomach and intestines are
irritated. -
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage - Excessive internal
bleeding in the stomach and intestines. -
Gastro Esophageal Reflux - A continuous state where
stomach juices flow back into the throat causing
acid indigestion and heartburn and possibly injury
to the throat. -
Heartburn - A burning pain in the area of the
breastbone caused by stomach juices flowing back up
into the throat. -
Hemorrhoids - Small rounded purplish swollen veins
that bleed, itch or are painful, and appear around
the anus. -
Increased Stool Frequency - see “Diarrhea.” -
Indigestion - Inability to properly consume and
absorb food in the digestive tract, causing
constipation, nausea, stomachache, gas, swollen
belly, pain, and general discomfort or sickness. -
Nausea - Stomach irritation with a queasy sensation
similar to motion sickness and a feeling that one is
going to vomit. -
Polyposis Gastric - Tumors that grow on stems in
the lining of the stomach, which usually become
cancerous. -
Swallowing Difficulty - A feeling that food is
stuck in the throat or upper chest area and won’t go
down, making it difficult to swallow. -
Toothache - Pain in a tooth above and below the gum
line. -
Vomiting - Involuntarily throwing up the contents
of the stomach, usually accompanied by a nauseated,
sick feeling just prior to doing so. -
HEMIC & LYMPHATIC (INVOLVING THE BLOOD AND THE CLEAR FLUIDS IN THE
TISSUES THAT CONTAIN WHITE BLOOD CELLS)
Anemia - A condition in which the blood is no
longer carrying enough oxygen, so the person looks
pale and easily gets dizzy, weak and tired. More
severely, a person can end up with an abnormal
heart, as well as breathing and digestive
difficulties. -
Bruise- Damage to the skin resulting in a
purple-green-yellow skin coloration that is caused
by breaking the blood vessels in the area without
breaking the surface of the skin. -
Nosebleed - Blood loss from the nose. -
Hematoma - Broken blood vessels that cause a
swelling in an area on the body. -
Lymphadenopathy Cervical - The lymph nodes in the
neck, part of the body’s immune system, become
swollen and enlarged by reacting to the presence of
a drug. The swelling is the result of the white
blood cells multiplying in order to fight the
invasion of the drug. -
METABOLIC & NUTRITIONAL (ENERGY AND HEALTH)
Arthralgia - Sudden sharp nerve pain in one or more
joints. -
Arthropathy - Joint disease or abnormal joints. -
Arthritis - Painfully inflamed and swollen joints.
The reddened and swollen condition is brought on by
a serious injury or shock to the body either from
physical or emotional causes. -
Back Discomfort - Severe physical distress in the
area from the neck to the pelvis along the backbone.
-
Bilirubin Increased - Bilirubin is a waste product
of the breakdown of old blood cells. Bilirubin is
sent to the liver to be made water-soluble so it can
be eliminated from the body through emptying the
bladder. A drug can interfere with or damage this
normal liver function, creating liver disease. -
Decreased Weight - Uncontrolled and measured loss
of heaviness or weight. -
Gout - A severe arthritis condition that is caused
by the dumping of a waste product called uric acid
into the tissues and joints. It can become worse and
cause the body to develop a deformity after going
through stages of pain, inflammation, severe
tenderness and stiffness. -
Hepatic Enzymes Increased - An increase in the
amount of paired liver proteins that regulate liver
processes causing a condition in which the liver
functions abnormally. -
Hypercholesterolemia - Too much cholesterol in the
blood cells. -
Hyperglycemia - An unhealthy amount of sugar in the
blood. -
Increased Weight - A concentration and storage of
fat in the body accumulating over a period of time
caused by unhealthy eating patterns, a lack of
physical activity, or an inability to process food
correctly, that can predispose the body to many
disorders and diseases. -
Jaw Pain - The pain due to irritation and swelling
of the nerves associated with the mouth area where
it opens and closes just in front of the ear. Some
of the symptoms are: pain when chewing, headaches,
losing your balance, stuffy ears or ringing in the
ears, and teeth grinding. -
Jaw Stiffness - The result of squeezing and
grinding the teeth while asleep that can cause your
teeth to deteriorate, as well as the muscles and
joints of the jaw. -
Joint Stiffness - A loss of free motion and easy
flexibility where any two bones come together. -
Muscle Cramp - When muscles contract uncontrollably
without warning and do not relax. The muscles of any
body organs can cramp. -
Muscle Stiffness - The tightening of muscles making
it difficult to bend. -
Muscle Weakness - Loss of physical strength. -
Myalgia - A general widespread pain and tenderness
of the muscles. -
Thirst - A strong, unnatural craving for
moisture/water in the mouth and throat. -
NERVOUS SYSTEM (SENSORY CHANNELS)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - A pinched nerve in the
wrist that causes pain, tingling, and numbing. -
Coordination Abnormal - A lack of normal,
harmonious interaction of the parts of the body when
it is in motion. -
Dizziness - Losing one’s balance while feeling
unsteady and lightheaded which may lead to fainting.
-
Disequilibrium - Lack of mental and emotional
balance. -
Faintness - A temporary condition in which one is
likely to become unconscious and fall. -
Headache - A sharp or dull persistent pain in the
head. -
Hyperreflexia - A not normal (abnormal) and
involuntary increased response in the tissues
connecting the bones to the muscles. -
Light-Headed Feeling – An uncontrolled and usually
brief loss of consciousness usually caused by a lack
of oxygen to the brain. -
Migraine - Recurring severe head pain sometimes
accompanied by nausea, vomiting, dizziness, flashes
or spots before the eyes, and ringing in the ears. -
Muscle Contractions Involuntary – A spontaneous and
uncontrollable tightening reaction of the muscles
caused by electrical impulses from the nervous
system. -
Muscular Tone Increased - Uncontrolled and
exaggerated muscle tension. Muscles are normally
partially tensed and this is what gives us muscle
tone. -
Paresthesia - Burning, prickly, itchy, or tingling
skin with no obvious or understood physical cause. -
Restless Legs - A need to move the legs without any
apparent reason. Sometimes there is pain, twitching,
jerking, cramping, burning, or a creepy-crawly
sensation associated with the movements. It worsens
when a person is inactive, and can interrupt sleep
so one feels the need to move to gain some relief. -
Shaking - Uncontrolled quivering and trembling as
if one is cold and chilled. -
Sluggishness - Lack of alertness and energy, as
well as being slow to respond or perform in life. -
Tics - A contraction of a muscle causing a repeated
movement not under the control of the person,
usually on the face or limbs. -
Tremor - A nervous and involuntary vibrating or
quivering of the body. -
Twitching - Sharp, jerky and spastic motion,
sometimes with a sharp sudden pain. -
Vertigo - A sensation of dizziness with
disorientation and confusion. -
MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL
Aggravated Nervousness - A progressively worsening,
irritated, and troubled state of mind. -
Agitation – A suddenly violent and forceful
emotionally disturbed state of mind. -
Amnesia - Long term or short term, partial or full
memory loss created by emotional or physical shock,
severe illness, or a blow to the head where the
person was caused pain and became unconscious. -
Anxiety Attack- Sudden and intense feelings of fear, terror, and
dread, physically creating shortness of breath,
sweating, trembling and heart palpitations. -
Apathy - Complete lack of concern or interest for
things that ordinarily would be regarded as
important or would normally cause concern. -
Appetite Decreased - Having a lack of appetite
despite the ordinary caloric demands of living, with
a resulting unintentional loss of weight. -
Appetite Increased - An unusual hunger causing one
to overeat. -
Auditory Hallucination - Hearing things without the
voices or noises being present. -
Bruxism - Grinding and clenching of teeth while
sleeping. -
Carbohydrate Craving - A drive or craving to eat
foods rich in sugar and starches (sweets, snacks and
junk foods) that intensifies as the diet becomes
more and more unbalanced due to the unbalancing of
the proper nutritional requirements of the body. -
Concentration Impaired - Unable to easily focus
your attention for long periods of time. -
Confusion – An inability to think clearly or
understand, preventing logical decision-making. -
Crying (Abnormal) - Unusual and not normal
(abnormal) fits of weeping for short or long periods
of time for no apparent reason. -
Depersonalization - A condition in which one has
lost a normal sense of personal identity. -
Depression - A hopeless feeling of failure, loss
and sadness that can deteriorate into thoughts of
death. A very common reaction to or side effect of,
psychiatric drugs. -
Disorientation - A loss of sense of direction,
place, time or surroundings, as well as mental
confusion regarding one’s personal identity. -
Dreaming (Abnormal) - Dreaming that leaves a very
clear, detailed picture and impression when awake
that can last for a long period of time and
sometimes be unpleasant. -
Emotional Lability - Suddenly breaking out in laughter or crying
or doing both without being able to control the
outburst of emotion. These episodes are unstable as
they are caused by experiences or events that
normally would not have this effect on an
individual. -
Excitability - Uncontrollably responding to stimuli (one’s
environment).
-
Feeling Unreal - The awareness that one has an undesirable
emotion like fear, but can’t seem to shake off the
irrational feeling. For example, feeling like one is
going crazy, but rationally knowing that it is not
true. The quality of this side effect resembles
being in a bad dream and not being able to wake up.
-
Forgetfulness - Unable to remember what one ordinarily would
remember.
-
Insomnia - Sleeplessness caused by physical stress, mental stress
or stimulants, such as coffee or medications; a
condition of being abnormally awake when one would
ordinarily be able to fall and remain asleep. -
Irritability – An abnormal reaction of being annoyed or disturbed
in response to a stimulus (the environment: that
which is happening around one).
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Jitteriness - Nervous fidgeting without apparent cause. -
Lethargy - Mental and physical sluggishness and apathy (a
feeling of hopelessness that “nothing can be done”)
which can deteriorate into an unconscious state
resembling deep sleep. A numbed state of mind. -
Libido Decreased - An abnormal loss of sexual energy or desire. -
Panic Reaction - A sudden, overpowering, chaotic and confused
mental state of terror resulting in being
doubt-ridden, often accompanied with
hyperventilation and extreme anxiety. -
Restlessness Aggravated - A constantly worsening troubled state
of mind characterized by the person being
increasingly nervous, unable to relax, and easily
angered.
-
Somnolence - Feeling sleepy all the time or having a condition of
semi-consciousness.
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Suicide Attempt - An unsuccessful deliberate attack on one’s own
life with the intention of ending it. -
Suicidal Tendency - Most likely will attempt to kill oneself. -
Tremulousness Nervous - Very jumpy, shaky, and uneasy, while
feeling fearful and timid. The condition is
characterized by thoughts dreading the future,
involuntary quivering, trembling, and feeling
distressed and suddenly upset.
-
Yawning - Involuntary opening of the mouth with deep inhalation
of air.
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REPRODUCTIVE FEMALE
Breast Neoplasm - A tumor or cancer, of either of the two
milk-secreting organs on the chest of a woman.
-
Menorrhagia - Abnormally heavy menstrual period or a menstrual
flow that has continued for an unusually long period
of time. -
Menstrual Cramps - Painful, involuntary uterus contractions that
women experience around the time of their menstrual
period, sometimes causing pain in the lower back and
thighs. -
Menstrual Disorder - A disturbance or derangement in the normal
function of a woman’s menstrual period. -
Pelvic Inflammation - The reaction of the body to infectious,
allergic, or chemical irritation, which, in turn,
causes tissue irritation, injury, or bacterial
infection characterized by pain, redness, swelling,
and sometimes loss of function. The reaction usually
begins in the uterus and spreads to the fallopian
tubes, ovaries, and other areas in the hipbone
region of the body.
-
Premenstrual Syndrome - Various physical and mental symptoms
commonly experienced by women of childbearing age
usually 2 to 7 days before the start of their
monthly period. There are over 150 symptoms
including eating binges, behavioral changes,
moodiness, irritability, fatigue, fluid retention,
breast tenderness, headaches, bloating, anxiety, and
depression. The symptoms cease shortly after the
period begins, and disappear with menopause. -
Spotting Between Menses - Abnormal bleeding between periods.
Unusual spotting between menstrual cycles. -
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM (ORGANS INVOLVED
IN BREATHING)
Asthma - A disease of the breathing system initiated by an
allergic reaction or a chemical, with repeated
attacks of coughing, sticky mucus, wheezing,
shortness of breath, and a tight feeling in the
chest. The disease can reach a state where it stops
a person from exhaling, leading to unconsciousness
and death.
-
Breath Shortness - Unnatural breathing, using a lot of effort
resulting in not enough air taken in by the body. -
Bronchitis - Inflammation of the two main breathing tubes leading
from the windpipe to the lungs. The disease is
marked by coughing, a low-grade fever, chest pain,
and hoarseness, caused by an allergic reaction. -
Coughing - A cough is the response to an irritation, such as
mucus, that causes the muscles controlling the
breathing process to expel air from the lungs
suddenly and noisily to keep the air passages free
from the irritating material.
-
Laryngitis - Inflammation of the voice box characterized by
hoarseness, sore throat, and coughing. It can be
caused by straining the voice or exposure to
infectious, allergic or chemical irritation. -
Nasal Congestion - The presence of an abnormal amount of fluid in
the nose.
-
Pneumonia Tracheitis - Bacterial infection of the air passageways
and lungs that causes redness, swelling and pain in
the windpipe. Other symptoms are high fever, chills,
pain in the chest, difficulty breathing, and
coughing with mucus discharge. -
Rhinitis - Chemical irritation causing pain, redness and swelling
in the mucus membranes of the nose. -
Sinus Congestion - The mucus-lined areas of the bones in the face
that are thought to help warm and moisten air to the
nose. These areas become clogged with excess fluid
or become infected. -
Sinus Headache - An abnormal amount of fluid in the hollows of
the facial bone structure, especially around the
nose. This excess fluid creates pressure, causing
pain in the head. -
Sinusitis - The body reacting to chemical irritation causing
redness, swelling and pain in the area of the
hollows in the facial bones especially around the
nose.
-
SKELETAL
Neck/Shoulder Pain - Hurtful sensations of the nerve endings
caused by damage to the tissues in the neck and
shoulder, signaling danger of disease.
-
SKIN AND APPENDAGES (SKIN, LEGS AND
ARMS)
Acne - Eruptions of the oil glands of the skin, especially on the
face, marked by pimples, blackheads, whiteheads,
bumps, and more severely, by cysts and scarring.
-
Alopecia - The loss of hair, baldness. -
Angioedema - Intense itching and swelling welts on the skin
called hives caused by an allergic reaction to
internal or external agents. The reaction is common
to a food or a drug. Chronic cases can last for a
long period of time.
-
Dermatitis - Generally irritated skin that can be caused by any
of a number of irritating conditions, such as
parasites, fungus, bacteria, or foreign substances
causing an allergic reaction. It is a general
inflammation of the skin.
-
Dry Lips - The lack of normal moisture in the fleshy folds that
surround the mouth.
-
Dry Skin - The lack of normal moisture/oils in the surface layer
of the body. The skin is the body’s largest organ. -
Epidermal Necrolysis - An abnormal condition in which a large
portion of the skin becomes intensely red and peels
off like a second-degree burn. Often the symptoms
include blistering. -
Eczema - A severe or continuing skin disease marked by redness,
crusting and scaling, with watery blisters and
itching. It is often difficult to treat and will
sometimes go away only to reappear again. -
Folliculitis - Inflammation of a follicle (small body sac),
especially a hair follicle. A hair follicle contains
the root of a hair. -
Furunculosis - Skin boils that show up repeatedly.
-
Lipoma - A tumor of mostly fat cells that is not health
endangering.
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Pruritus - Extreme itching of often-undamaged skin. -
Rash - A skin eruption or discoloration that may or may not be
itching, tingling, burning, or painful. It may be
caused by an allergy, a skin irritation or a skin
disease.
-
Skin Nodule - A bulge, knob, swelling or outgrowth in the skin
that is a mass of tissue or cells. -
RELATED TO THE SENSES
Conjunctivitis - Infection of the membrane that covers the
eyeball and lines the eyelid, caused by a virus,
allergic reaction, or an irritating chemical. It is
characterized by redness, a discharge of fluid and
itching.
-
Dry Eyes - Not enough moisture in the eyes. -
Earache - Pain in the ear. -
Eye Infection - The invasion of the eye tissue by a bacteria,
virus, fungus, etc, causing damage to the tissue,
with toxicity. Infection spreading in the body
progresses into disease. -
Eye Irritation - An inflammation of the eye. -
Metallic Taste - A range of taste impairment from distorted taste
to a complete loss of taste. -
Pupils Dilated - Abnormal expansion of the black circular opening
in the center of the eye. -
Taste Alteration - Abnormal flavor detection in food. -
Tinnitus - A buzzing, ringing, or whistling sound in one or both
ears occurring from the use of certain drugs. -
Vision Abnormal - Normal images are seen differently by the
viewer than by others.
-
Vision Blurred - Eyesight is dim or indistinct and hazy in
outline or appearance.
-
Visual Disturbance - Eyesight is interfered with or interrupted.
Some disturbances are light sensitivity and the
inability to easily distinguish colors.
-
URINARY SYSTEM
Blood in Urine - Blood is present when one empties the liquid
waste product of the kidneys through the bladder by
urinating in the toilet, turning the water pink to
bright red. Or you can see spots of blood in the
water after urinating.
-
Dysuria - Difficult or painful urination. -
Kidney Stone - Small hard masses of salt deposits that the kidney
forms.
-
Urinary Frequency - Having to urinate more often than usual or
between unusually short time periods. -
Urinary Tract Infection - An invasion of bacteria, viruses,
fungi, etc., of the system in the body. This starts
with the kidneys, which eliminate urine from the
body. If the invasion goes unchecked, it can injure
tissue and progress into disease. -
Urinary Urgency - A sudden compelling urge to urinate,
accompanied by discomfort in the bladder. -
UROGENITAL (URINARY TRACT AND/OR GENITAL
STRUCTURES OR FUNCTIONS)
Anorgasmia - Failure to experience an orgasm. -
Ejaculation Disorder - Dysfunction of the discharge of semen
during orgasm.
-
Menstrual Disorder - Dysfunction of the discharge during the
monthly menstrual cycle.
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VIOLENT OR PHYSICALLY DANGEROUS SIDE
EFFECTS
Acute Renal Failure - The kidneys stop excreting waste products
properly, leading to rapid poisoning (toxicity) in
the body. -
Anaphylaxis - A violent, sudden, and severe drop in blood
pressure caused by a re-exposure to a foreign
protein or a second dosage of a drug that may be
fatal unless emergency treatment is given right
away. -
Grand Mal Seizures (or Convulsions) - A recurring sudden, violent
and involuntary attack of muscle spasms with a loss
of consciousness. -
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome - A life threatening, rare
reaction to an anti-psychotic drug marked by fever,
muscular rigidity, changed mental status, and
dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system. -
Pancreatitis - Chemical irritation with redness, swelling, and
pain in the pancreas where digestive enzymes and
hormones are secreted. -
QT Prolongation - A very fast heart rhythm disturbance that is
too fast for the heart to beat effectively so the
blood to the brain falls, causing a sudden loss of
consciousness and may cause sudden cardiac death. -
Rhabdomyolysis - The breakdown and release of muscle fibers into
the circulatory system. Some of the fibers are
poisonous to the kidney and frequently result in
kidney damage. -
Serotonin Syndrome - A disorder brought on by excessive levels of
serotonin. It is caused by drugs and can be fatal.
Symptoms include euphoria, drowsiness, sustained and
rapid eye movement, agitation, reflexes
overreacting, rapid muscle contractions, abnormal
movements of the foot, clumsiness, feeling drunk and
dizzy without any intake of alcohol, jaw muscles
contracting and relaxing excessively, muscle
twitching, high body temperature, rigid body,
rotating mental status - including confusion and
excessive happiness - diarrhea and loss of
consciousness. -
Thrombocytopenia - An abnormal decrease in the number of blood
platelets in the circulatory system. A decrease in
platelets would cause a decrease in the ability of
the blood to clot when necessary. -
Torsades de Pointes – An unusually
rapid heart rhythm starting in the lower heart
chambers. If the short bursts of rapid heart rhythm
continue for a prolonged period, it can degenerate
into a more rapid rhythm and can be fatal. -
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