Side Effects


What side effects may I notice from receiving Aristada?

Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
-Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
-High blood sugar (hyperglycemia)—increased thirst or amount of urine, unusual weakness or fatigue, blurry vision
-High fever, stiff muscles, increased sweating, fast or irregular heartbeat, and confusion, which may be signs of neuroleptic malignant syndrome
-Low blood pressure—dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, blurry vision
-Pain or trouble swallowing
-Prolonged or painful erection
-Seizures
-Stroke—sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, trouble speaking, confusion, trouble walking, loss of balance or coordination, dizziness, severe headache, change in vision
-Uncontrolled and repetitive body movements, muscle stiffness or spasms, tremors or shaking, loss of balance or coordination, restlessness, shuffling walk, which may be signs of extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS)
-Thoughts of suicide or self-harm, worsening mood, feelings of depression
-Urges to engage in impulsive behaviors such as gambling, binge eating, sexual activity, or shopping in ways that are unusual for you
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
-Constipation
-Drowsiness
-Pain, redness, or irritation at injection site
-Weight gain

This list may not describe all possible side effects for Aristada. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Source: FDA