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
- Low blood pressure
- Fast heart rate
- Sleepiness after the procedure
- Feeling unease
- Restlessness
- Anxiety
Less Common Side Effects
- Hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren't real)
- Dizziness
- Allergic reactions
- Chills
- Shivering
- Uncontrollable, repetitive movements
Droperidol serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Abnormal heart rhythm: chest pounding, short of breath, chest pain, feeling faint or lightheaded
- Serious allergic reaction: hives, rash, blisters, skin reddening, swelling of the lips or tongue, difficulty breathing
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS): fever, sweating, stiff muscles, confusion, not aware of your surroundings, fast or irregular heartbeat
Source: DailyMed
The following Droperidol 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
Blurred vision
confusion
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
sweating
unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
Chills
difficulty with breathing
difficulty with swallowing
dizziness
fast heartbeat
noisy breathing
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
tightness in the chest
Incidence not known
Chest pain or discomfort
fainting
fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
irregular or slow heart rate
low blood pressure or pulse
severe confusion or loss of consciousness
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:
Incidence not known
Difficulty with speaking
loss of balance control
muscle trembling, jerking, or stiffness
seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
shuffling walk
stiffness of the limbs
twisting movements of the body
uncontrolled movements, especially of the face, neck, and back
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
