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Side effect(s) of Reserpine


Review the side-effects of Reserpine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

   Central Nervous System
- Drowsiness, dizziness, tiredness, fainting and lightheadedness.

  Gastrointestinal
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach/abdominal pain and black-colored stools.

  Heart
- Slow heartbeat and chest pain.

   ENT
- Stuffy nose.

   Miscellaneous
- Shortness of breath, swelling of ankles/feet, unexplained/sudden weight gain, enlarged breasts (in males) and unusual breast discharge (in females).

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Reserpine

Reserpine(Serpalan) generic is an antihypertensive and antipsychotic, prescribed for high blood pressure. It is also used to treat severe agitation in patients with mental disorders. It works by decreasing the amounts of certain chemicals in the brain.


Trade Names for Reserpine

India :


International :


Serpalan, Serpasil
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