What is Rexulti and how is it used?
Rexulti is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Schizophrenia and Depression. Rexulti may be used alone or with other medications.
Rexulti belongs to a class of drugs called Seratonin-Dopamine Activity Modulators (SDAM).
It is not known if Rexulti is safe and effective in children.
What are the possible side effects of Rexulti?
Rexulti may cause serious side effects including:
trouble walking,
difficulty speaking (and being understood), Â
sudden weakness on one side of the body,
vision problems,
slurred speech,
very high fever,
irregular pulse,
fast heartbeats,
increased breathing,
stiff (rigid) muscles,
high or low blood pressure,
altered mental status,
involuntary muscle movements (grimacing or eye blinking),
high blood sugar,
increased thirst,
increased urination,
fatigue,
weight loss,
blurred vision,
too high or low blood lipid levels,
weight gain,
other compulsive behaviors,
abnormal blood tests (low white blood cell counts),
lightheadedness,
confusion,
nausea,
fainting, and
seizures
Get medical help right away, if you have any of the symptoms listed above.
The most common side effects of Rexulti include:
weight gain,
agitation,
distress,
restlessness,
constipation,
fatigue,
runny or stuffy nose,
increased appetite,
headache,
drowsiness,
tremor,
dizziness, and
anxiety
Children, teenagers and young adults may have suicidal thoughts.
Tell the doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
These are not all the possible side effects of Rexulti. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
