What side effect?Which medicines?
High cholesterol
  • Aripiprazole (Abilify®)
  • Olanzapine (Zyprexa®)
  • Quetiapine (Seroquel®)
Swelling in the ankles and calves
  • Olanzapine (Zyprexa®)
  • Risperidone (Risperdal®)
Low blood pressureAll antipsychotics included in this summary
Dizziness or light-headednessAll antipsychotics included in this summary
HeadachesAll antipsychotics included in this summary
Constipation
  • Aripiprazole (Abilify®)
  • Olanzapine (Zyprexa®)
  • Quetiapine (Seroquel®)
  • Risperidone (Risperdal®)
Dry mouth
  • Olanzapine (Zyprexa®)
  • Quetiapine (Seroquel®)
  • Risperidone (Risperdal®)
An increase in the level of a certain hormone in your body called prolactin*
  • Olanzapine (Zyprexa®)
  • Quetiapine (Seroquel®)
  • Risperidone (Risperdal®)
  • Ziprasidone (Geodon®)
*

An increased level of prolactin can cause problems with sexual function and enlarged breasts in both men and women.

From: Medicines for Treating Mental Health Conditions

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