Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Urgent medical advice or treatment may be needed in case of: Impulse control disorders (see Precautions); Hallucinations; Serotonin syndrome.
Any suspicious skin changes should be monitored because there may be an increased risk of melanoma with the use of this medicine (see Precautions).
Other side effects: Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people): Dyskinesia; Headache.
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people): Abdominal pain; Fall; Allergy; Fever; Flu (influenza); Malaise; Neck pain; Angina pectoris; Orthostatic hypotension; Decreased appetite; Constipation; Dry mouth; Nausea and vomiting; Flatulence; Leucopenia; Arthralgia; Musculoskeletal pain; Arthritis; Carpal tunnel syndrome; Decreased weight; Abnormal dreams; Difficulty in muscular coordination (balance disorder); Depression; Dizziness (vertigo); Dystonia; Rhinitis; Dermatitis; Rash; Conjunctivitis; Urinary urgency.
Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people): Cerebrovascular accident; Myocardial infarction; Vesiculobullous rash.
Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data): Elevated blood pressure; Excessive drowsiness; Sudden onset of sleep.
Reporting of side effects: Side effects should be reported. This includes any possible side effects not previously listed. By reporting side effects, patients can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.