Serentil Oral

In Depth

Uses and How to Use
Precautions and Side Effects
Dosage and Storage

Generic Name: MESORIDAZINE - ORAL
Pronounced: (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. This medicine 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.

Unlikely to occur but report promptly:

restlessness
muscle stiffness
weakness
difficulty speaking
loss of balance
mask- like facial expression
trembling or shaking
lip smacking or other uncontrollable movements
difficulty urinating
skin rash
skin discoloration

Very unlikely to occur but report promptly:

dizziness
sore throat
unusual bleeding or bruising
stomach pain
yellowing of eyes or skin
dark urine
hot dry skin
vomiting

Though highly unlikely to occur, notify your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following very serious side effects:

fainting
fast/irregular heartbeat
confusion
fever
increased sweating
severe muscle stiffness

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: