What are the possible side effects of RALDESY? RALDESY can cause serious side effects, including: •
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Serotonin syndrome. A potentially life-threating problem called serotonin syndrome can happen when you take RALDESY with certain other medicines. See
“Who should not take RALDESY?” Call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right awayif you have any of the following signs and symptoms of serotonin syndrome:
◦ agitation ◦ flushing ◦ seeing or hearing things that are not real (hallucinations) ◦ high body temperature (hyperthermia) ◦ confusion ◦ shaking (tremors), stiff muscles, or muscle twitching ◦ coma ◦ loss of coordination ◦ fast heartbeat ◦ seizures ◦ changes in blood pressure ◦ nausea, vomiting, diarrhea ◦ sweating ◦ dizziness •
Changes in the electrical activity of your heart (QT prolongation).Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms: abnormal heartbeats, dizziness, feel lightheaded or faint.
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Low blood pressure and fainting.Low blood pressure can happen when you change positions from sitting to standing or laying down. You may feel dizzy, lightheaded, or faint.
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Increased risk of bleeding.Taking RALDESY with aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), warfarin, or blood thinners may add to this risk. Tell your healthcare provider right away about any unusual bleeding or bruising.
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Painful erection lasting for more than 6 hours (priapism).If you have an erection that lasts more than 4 hours, get medical help right away.
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Manic episodes.Manic episodes may happen in people with bipolar disorder who take RALDESY. Symptoms may include:
◦ greatly increased energy ◦ severe problems sleeping ◦ racing thoughts ◦ reckless behavior ◦ unusually grand ideas ◦ excessive happiness or irritability ◦ talking more or faster than usual •
Discontinuation syndrome.Suddenly stopping RALDESY may cause you to have serious side effects. Your healthcare provider may want to decrease your dose slowly. Symptoms may include:
◦ nausea ◦ electric shock feeling (paresthesia) ◦ tiredness ◦ sweating ◦ tremor ◦ problems sleeping ◦ changes in your mood ◦ anxiety ◦ hypomania ◦ irritability and agitation ◦ confusion ◦ ringing in the ears (tinnitus) ◦ dizziness ◦ headache ◦ seizures •
Eye problems (angle-closure glaucoma).RALDESY can cause a type of eye problem called angle-closure glaucoma in people with certain eye conditions. You may want to undergo an eye examination to see if you are at risk and receive preventative treatment if you are. Call your healthcare provider if you have changes in your vision, eye pain, or swelling or redness in or around the eye.
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Low sodium in your blood (hyponatremia).Low sodium levels in your blood that may be serious and may cause death, can happen during treatment with RALDESY. Elderly people and people who take certain medicines may be at greater risk for this. Signs and symptoms may include:
◦ headache ◦ confusion ◦ difficulty concentrating ◦ weakness and unsteadiness on your feet, which can lead to falls ◦ memory changes ◦ talking more or faster than usual In more severe or sudden cases, signs and symptoms include: ◦ seeing or hearing things that are not real ◦ coma (hallucinations) ◦ stopping breathing (respiratory arrest) to falls ◦ fainting ◦ seizures The most common side effects of RALDESY include: • swelling • tiredness • blurred vision • diarrhea • fainting • stuffy nose • sleepiness • weight loss These are not all of the possible side effects of RALDESY. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800 FDA-1088. |