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
- Nausea (17%)
- Constipation (9%)
- Sweating (9%)
- Fast heart rate (6%)
- Erectile dysfunction (6%)
- Vomiting (5%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Stomach pain
- Gas
- Lower appetite
- Migraine
- Numbness or tingling
- Dry eye
- Dry skin
- Itching
- Rash
- Hot flash
- Problems with urination (e.g., trouble urinating)
- Changes in behavior
- Higher blood pressure
Fetzima serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Suicidal thoughts or behaviors
- Serotonin syndrome: fever, sweating, movement problems, distress, hallucinations
- Bleeding or bruising: unusual bleeding or bruising, bleeding or bruising that doesn't go away, nosebleeds, blood in your urine or stool
- Low sodium levels: headache, trouble concentrating, memory problems, confusion, weakness, unsteadiness, hallucinations, fainting
- Seizure
Source: DailyMed
The following Fetzima 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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Difficult urination
fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
Less common
arm, back, or jaw pain
blurred vision
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
chest pain or discomfort
chest tightness or heaviness
cloudy urine
confusion
decrease in the frequency of urination
difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
difficulty with speaking
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
fainting
headache
irritability
loss of balance control
muscle trembling, jerking, or stiffness
pounding in the ears
rapid or irregular heartbeat
restlessness
shaking
shuffling walk
slow heartbeat
stiffness of the limbs
sweating
trouble breathing
trouble sleeping
twisting movements of the body
uncontrolled movements, especially of the face, neck, and back
unusual tiredness or weakness
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
Difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
increased sweating
loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
vomiting
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.
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