Orap Side Effects

Generic Name: Pimozide

Please note - some side effects for Orap may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Orap - for the consumer

Orap

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Orap:

Constipation; drowsiness; dry mouth.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); decreased sexual function; fever; involuntary movements of the tongue, mouth, face, or jaw; irregular heartbeat; muscle stiffness or spasm; trouble sleeping; unusual body movements; vision changes.

Orapred ODT

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Orapred ODT:

Dizziness; facial flushing; headache; increased appetite; increased sweating; lightheadedness; nausea; nervousness; upset stomach.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry stools; changes in body fat; changes in menstrual period; changes in skin color; depression; fever, chills, or sore throat; lesions in the mouth or throat; mental or mood changes; muscle pain or weakness; seizures; severe nausea or vomiting; severe stomach or back pain; sudden severe dizziness or headache; swelling of the ankles, feet, or hands; tendon or bone pain; thinning of skin; trouble sleeping; unusual weight gain; vision changes or other eye problems; vomit that looks like coffee grounds.

Orapred Solution

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Orapred Solution:

Acne; clumsiness; dizziness; facial flushing; feeling of a whirling motion; general body discomfort; headache; increased appetite; increased sweating; nausea; nervousness; sleeplessness; upset stomach.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry stools; changes in body fat; changes in menstrual period; changes in skin color; chest pain; easy bruising or bleeding; infection (eg, fever, chills, sore throat); mental or mood changes (eg, depression); muscle pain, weakness, or wasting; seizures; severe nausea or vomiting; sudden severe dizziness or headache; swelling of feet or legs; tendon or bone pain; thinning of skin; unusual skin sensation; unusual weight gain; vision changes or other eye problems; vomit that looks like coffee grounds.

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