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
- Involuntary movements (dyskinesia) (17-21%)
- Falls (4-6%)
- Nausea (3-6%)
- Trouble sleeping (1-4%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Drop in blood pressure when standing up from a seated or lying down position
- Anxiety
- Cough
- Stomach upset
- Headache
Xadago serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serotonin syndrome: confusion, restlessness, hallucinations, coma, fainting, shivering, sweating, high fevers, headache, racing heart, high blood pressure, diarrhea, muscle stiffness or twitching, tremor, seizures
- Extremely high blood pressure: severe headache, nosebleed, anxiety, feeling of pulsations in the neck or head, vision changes
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS): high fevers, confusion, muscle stiffness
- Serious allergic reactions: swelling of the tongue and gums, shortness of breath, skin rash
- Falling asleep during normal activities
- Hallucinations or psychosis
Source: DailyMed
The following Xadago 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
- Change in vision
- Falling asleep during daily activities
- Increase in blood pressure
- Irritability, confusion, fast or irregular heartbeat, muscle stiffness, twitching muscles, sweating, high fever, seizure, chills, vomiting, diarrhea, which may be signs of serotonin syndrome
- 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
- 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 these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
- Nausea
- Trouble sleeping
