Review the side-effects of Brexpiprazole 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.
General:Tiredness, headache, high blood glucose or triglyceride levels.
Gastrointestinal System: Diarrhea, indigestion, weight gain, constipation.
Cardiovascular system: Increased incidence of stroke in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis, dizziness.
Central Nervous System: Akathisia (movement disorder), tremor, sedation, anxiety, restlessness.
• Do not get up too quickly from the lying position as the drug may cause dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting.
• Do not discontinue the drug immediately even if you feel well, as it might sometimes produce withdrawal symptoms.
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.
General:Tiredness, headache, high blood glucose or triglyceride levels.
Gastrointestinal System: Diarrhea, indigestion, weight gain, constipation.
Cardiovascular system: Increased incidence of stroke in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis, dizziness.
Central Nervous System: Akathisia (movement disorder), tremor, sedation, anxiety, restlessness.
Other Precautions :
• Brexpiprazole should be cautiously used in patients with history of seizures or aspiration pneumonia.• Do not get up too quickly from the lying position as the drug may cause dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting.
• Do not discontinue the drug immediately even if you feel well, as it might sometimes produce withdrawal symptoms.
