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
- Cough (15%)
- Cold or flu infections (6%)
- Change in the color of your saliva or spit (5%)
- Nausea (5%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Uncontrolled muscle movements (dyskinesia) (4%)
- Vomiting (3%)
- Common cold (3%)
- Falls (3%)
- Bronchitis or pneumonia (lung infection) (2%)
- Headaches (2%)
- Cuts or scrapes (2%)
- Change in color of the mucus from your nose (2%)
- Throat pain (2%)
- Discomfort in your chest (2%)
- Pain in your arms and legs (2%)
- Trouble sleeping (2%)
- Drop in blood pressure when standing from a seated or lying down position (2%)
- Sensation of choking after taking a dose
Inbrija serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Falling asleep during daily activities
- Trouble breathing or wheezing
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS): confusion, very high fevers, irregular pulse, sweating, muscle stiffness, changes in blood pressure
Source: DailyMed
The following Inbrija side effects have also been reported
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
- Falling asleep during daily activities
- Low blood pressure—dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, blurry vision
- Mood and behavior changes—anxiety, nervousness, irritability and restlessness, confusion, hallucinations, feeling distrust or suspicion of others
- New or worsening uncontrolled and repetitive movements of the face, mouth, or upper body
- Sudden eye pain or change in vision such as blurry vision, seeing halos around lights, vision loss
- 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):
- Cough
- Dark red or black saliva, sweat, or urine
- Drowsiness
- Nausea
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Sore throat
