Review the side-effects of Valbenazine 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.
Common: Dizziness, headache, constipation, poor coordination, dry mouth, restlessness, vision disturbances
Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting
Cardiovascular: Irregular heartbeat or heart rhythm
Central nervous system: Sleepiness, fatigue, drooling, anxiety, balance disorders or inability to stand still
Respiratory: Shortness of breath, respiratory tract infections
Others: Raised blood glucose level, weight gain
• Take valbenazine capsules exactly as advised by the physician and do not double the dose to make up the missed dose.
• In case of overdose, provide the patient with adequate supportive care and monitor patient parameters with close medical supervision.
• Do not allow or recommend someone to take valbenazine capsules without a prescription even if they have same 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.
Common: Dizziness, headache, constipation, poor coordination, dry mouth, restlessness, vision disturbances
Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting
Cardiovascular: Irregular heartbeat or heart rhythm
Central nervous system: Sleepiness, fatigue, drooling, anxiety, balance disorders or inability to stand still
Respiratory: Shortness of breath, respiratory tract infections
Others: Raised blood glucose level, weight gain
Other Precautions :
• Breastfeeding mothers should not feed their baby while on treatment with valbenazine or until 5 days after the last dose of valbenazine.• Take valbenazine capsules exactly as advised by the physician and do not double the dose to make up the missed dose.
• In case of overdose, provide the patient with adequate supportive care and monitor patient parameters with close medical supervision.
• Do not allow or recommend someone to take valbenazine capsules without a prescription even if they have same symptoms.
