Aristada

Aristada Side Effects

Reviewed by Connie Zheng, PharmD, Daisy Chau, PharmD

Last reviewed on December 7, 2021

The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.

Common Side Effects

Restlessness (11%)
Unusual and uncontrollable muscle movements or muscle spasms (5-7%)

Less Common Side Effects

Injection site pain
Headache
Trouble sleeping
Weight gain

Aristada serious side effects

Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS): high fever, sweating, confusion, stiffness, blood pressure changes
Impulse-control problems: intense urges for and behaviors including gambling, shopping, binge eating, engaging in sexual activity
Extremely high blood sugar levels: feeling very hungry or thirsty, urinating more often, stomach pain, weakness, fruity-smelling breath
Uncontrolled muscle movements (tardive dyskinesia): involuntarily sticking out your tongue, puffing out your cheeks, puckering your mouth, lip smacking, chewing, and foot tapping
Seizures

Source: DailyMed

The following Aristada side effects have also been reported

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

Difficulty with speaking

drooling

loss of balance control

muscle trembling, jerking, or stiffness

restlessness

shuffling walk

stiffness of the limbs

twisting movements of the body

uncontrolled movements, especially of the face, neck, and back

Less common

Blurred vision

dizziness

fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse

headache

inability to move the eyes

increased blinking or spasms of the eyelid

nervousness

pounding in the ears

sticking out the tongue

trouble breathing or swallowing

unusual facial expressions

Rare

Fast heartbeat

high fever

increased sweating

lip smacking or puckering

loss of bladder control

muscle spasm or jerking of all extremities

puffing of the cheeks

rapid or worm-like movements of the tongue

seizures

severe muscle stiffness

sudden loss of consciousness

tiredness

uncontrolled chewing movements

uncontrolled movements of the arms and legs

unusually pale skin

Incidence not known

Hives or welts, itching, or skin rash

itching, puffiness, or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue

large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs

redness of the skin

tightness in the chest

unusual tiredness or weakness

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

Symptoms of overdose

Infection from breathing foreign substance into the lungs

seizure that will not stop

unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common

Belching

difficulty having a bowel movement

dry mouth

fear

fever

heartburn

hyperventilation

inability to sit still

indigestion

irritability

lightheadedness