Serentil Oral
Generic Name: MESORIDAZINE CONCENTRATE - ORALPronounced: (mezz-oh-RID-uh-zeen)
Serentil Oral Warning
Serious heart problems (QTc interval prolongation) have occurred in patients taking mesoridazine. QTc prolongation can infrequently result in serious, rarely fatal, irregular heartbeats. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details. Ask for instructions about whether you need to stop any other QTc-prolonging drugs you may be using in order to minimize the risk of this effect. Mesoridazine should be used only when treatment with other drugs have failed.
Serentil Oral Side Effects
Constipation, drowsiness, vision changes, or dry mouth may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:
- dizziness
- difficulty speaking
- loss of balance
- mask-like facial expression
- trembling or shaking
- lip smacking or other uncontrollable movements
- difficulty urinating
- skin rash/discoloration
- muscle stiffness
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but serious side effects occur:
- yellowing eyes or skin
- vomiting
- dark urine
- hot dry skin
- sore throat
- stomach pain
- unusual bleeding or bruising
Though highly unlikely to occur, notify your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following very serious side effects:
- fainting
- irregular heartbeat
- confusion
- fever
- seizures
- severe muscle stiffness
- increased sweating
For males, in the very unlikely event you have a painful or prolonged erection lasting 4 or more hours, stop using this drug and seek immediate medical attention, or permanent problems could occur.
In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include:
- rash
- itching
- swelling
- dizziness
- trouble breathing
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
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