Review the side-effects of Deutetrabenazine 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.
Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea, dry mouth, constipation
Cardiovascular: Irregular heartbeat
Central nervous system: Suicidal ideation, dizziness, anxiety, depression, agitation or restlessness, behavioral changes, Parkinsonism, abnormal movements, sedation, cognitive decline, fatigue
Musculoskeletal: Stiffness of arms or legs, jerky movements of face, head or neck
Others: Contusion, urinary tract infection, neuroleptic malignant syndrome
• The intake of alcohol or other sleep-inducing drugs during deutetrabenazine therapy should be avoided as it may result in severe drowsiness.
• Caution is required in patients with a history of depression and caregivers or family members should be instructed to report to the healthcare personnel immediately in case of any abnormal behavior changes.
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.
Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea, dry mouth, constipation
Cardiovascular: Irregular heartbeat
Central nervous system: Suicidal ideation, dizziness, anxiety, depression, agitation or restlessness, behavioral changes, Parkinsonism, abnormal movements, sedation, cognitive decline, fatigue
Musculoskeletal: Stiffness of arms or legs, jerky movements of face, head or neck
Others: Contusion, urinary tract infection, neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Other Precautions :
• Operating heavy machinery or skilled tasks such as driving should be avoided as deutetrabenazine leads to drowsiness.• The intake of alcohol or other sleep-inducing drugs during deutetrabenazine therapy should be avoided as it may result in severe drowsiness.
• Caution is required in patients with a history of depression and caregivers or family members should be instructed to report to the healthcare personnel immediately in case of any abnormal behavior changes.