Orap Oral

In Depth

Generic Name: PIMOZIDE - ORAL
Pronounced: (PIM-oh-zide)

Orap Oral Side Effects

Drowsiness, dry mouth, tiredness, or weakness 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. Some people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

This drug may cause muscle/nervous system problems (extrapyramidal symptoms-EPS). Your doctor may adjust your dose or 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
restlessness/constant need to move
shaking (tremor)
shuffling walk
slowed/decreased muscle movement

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 new or unusual involuntary/repetitive muscle movements such as lip smacking/puckering, tongue thrusting, chewing, or finger/toe movements.

In some cases, pimozide 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.

Seek immediate medical attention if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

severe dizziness
fainting
fast/slow/irregular heartbeat
seizures

This drug may very rarely cause a serious (sometimes fatal) nervous system problem (neuroleptic malignant syndrome-NMS). Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any of the following rare but very serious side effects:

fever
stiff muscles
increased sweating
fast heartbeat
mental/mood changes
change in the amount of urine

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: