Molindone Oral

Molindone Oral Side Effects

Drowsiness, constipation, trouble sleeping, or blurred vision may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

This drug may cause muscle/nervous system problems (extrapyramidal symptoms-EPS). Your doctor may prescribe another medication to decrease these side effects. Therefore, tell your doctor immediately if you notice any of the following side effects:

• increased anxiety
• drooling/trouble swallowing
• stiff muscles
• restlessness/constant need to move
• shaking (tremor)
• shuffling walk

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

• depression/suicidal thoughts
• difficulty urinating

This medication may cause a condition known as tardive dyskinesia. In some cases, this condition may be permanent. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop any involuntary/repetitive muscle movements such as lip smacking/puckering, tongue thrusting, chewing, or finger/toe movements.

In rare cases, molindone may increase your level of a certain chemical made by the body (prolactin). For females, this increase in prolactin may result in unwanted breast milk, missed/stopped periods, or difficulty becoming pregnant. For males, it may result in decreased sexual ability, inability to produce sperm, or enlarged breasts. If you develop any of these symptoms, tell your doctor immediately.

For males, in the very unlikely event you have a painful or prolonged erection (lasting more than 4 hours), stop using this drug and seek immediate medical attention, or permanent problems could occur.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

• easy bruising/bleeding
• slow/fast/irregular heartbeat
• signs of infection (e.g., sore throat)
• severe muscle spasm/cramping (e.g., twisting neck, arching back, eyes rolling up)
• persistent nausea
• seizures
• stomach/abdominal pain
• dark urine
• yellowing eyes/skin

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