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Fanapt

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3.7  Effectiveness
6.8  Side Effects
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RateADrug users have reported 11 Fanapt side effects and 6 Fanapt benefits.

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Fanapt, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 7.8% 27.5% 45.1% 13.7% 5.9%
Balance/Equilibrium 3.9% 5.9% 56.9% 21.6% 11.8%
Blood Pressure 2% 3.9% 80.4% 7.8% 5.9%
Breathing 3.9% 9.8% 58.8% 21.6% 5.9%
Confidence 5.9% 7.8% 62.7% 13.7% 9.8%
Coordination/Motor Skills 7.8% 13.7% 47.1% 19.6% 11.8%
Digestion 0% 3.9% 86.3% 5.9% 3.9%
Emotional Well-being 3.9% 11.8% 51% 15.7% 17.6%
Energy 9.8% 21.6% 33.3% 23.5% 11.8%
Eyesight 2% 5.9% 76.5% 9.8% 5.9%
Memory 2% 3.9% 66.7% 21.6% 5.9%
Mental Clarity 5.9% 9.8% 52.9% 15.7% 15.7%
Pain 2% 3.9% 80.4% 7.8% 5.9%
Patience 3.9% 11.8% 62.7% 13.7% 7.8%
Sexual Health 7.8% 9.8% 68.6% 2% 11.8%
Skin Complexion 0% 3.9% 84.3% 9.8% 2%
Sleep 3.9% 21.6% 35.3% 25.5% 13.7%
Stress Level 3.9% 7.8% 51% 29.4% 7.8%
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Commonly Reported Fanapt Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Diarrhea 90% 6.7% 0% 0% 3.3%
Mood Swings 60% 23.3% 0% 10% 6.7%
Stomach Ache 80% 10% 3.3% 3.3% 3.3%
Allergic Reaction 91.1% 4.4% 0% 0% 4.4%
Anxiety 73.3% 10% 10% 3.3% 3.3%
Fatigue 57.4% 10.6% 17% 8.5% 6.4%
Insomnia 73.3% 10% 6.7% 0% 10%
Tremors 58.8% 17.6% 17.6% 0% 5.9%
Change in Weight 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Drowsiness 61.7% 21.3% 4.3% 6.4% 6.4%
Irritability / Impatience 64.4% 15.6% 6.7% 4.4% 8.9%
Nausea 80% 11.1% 4.4% 2.2% 2.2%
Sensitivity to Light 80% 16.7% 0% 0% 3.3%
Breathing Difficulties 70% 13.3% 6.7% 3.3% 6.7%
Dry Mouth 53.3% 11.1% 11.1% 20% 4.4%
Sexual Dysfunction 83.3% 3.3% 3.3% 6.7% 3.3%
Dizziness 63.8% 14.9% 6.4% 8.5% 6.4%
Irregular Heartbeat 83.3% 0% 10% 0% 6.7%
Blurred Vision 61.7% 21.3% 10.6% 0% 6.4%
Cold Symptoms 80% 10% 3.3% 0% 6.7%
Depression 70% 16.7% 3.3% 3.3% 6.7%
Confusion 70% 13.3% 3.3% 0% 13.3%
Constipation 70.6% 17.6% 5.9% 5.9% 0%
Gas 86.7% 0% 3.3% 6.7% 3.3%
Headache 68.1% 12.8% 8.5% 8.5% 2.1%
Muscle Spasms 90.9% 4.5% 2.3% 0% 2.3%
Muscle Stiffness 81.4% 9.3% 2.3% 2.3% 4.7%
Muscle Cramping 86.7% 0% 6.7% 0% 6.7%
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Less Commonly Reported Fanapt Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Confusion 70.6% 11.8% 11.8% 0% 5.9%
Reduced Libido 93.3% 0% 0% 0% 6.7%
Decrease in White Blood Cell Count 93.2% 2.3% 2.3% 0% 2.3%
Increased Depression 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Change in Weight 63.6% 13.6% 6.8% 4.5% 11.4%
Fever 82.4% 0% 0% 17.6% 0%
Lip Smacking 95.5% 0% 2.3% 0% 2.3%
Sexual Dysfunction 64.7% 23.5% 5.9% 0% 5.9%
Thrusting / Rolling of the Tongue 90.9% 4.5% 0% 0% 4.5%
Fidgeting and/or Pacing 86.4% 6.8% 4.5% 0% 2.3%
Shuffling of Feet 86.4% 4.5% 6.8% 0% 2.3%
Cramping of Head and/or Neck 81.8% 6.8% 0% 6.8% 4.5%
Facial Paralysis 97.7% 2.3% 0% 0% 0%
Facial Tics 90.9% 4.5% 2.3% 0% 2.3%
Lip Licking 84.1% 11.4% 2.3% 0% 2.3%
Suicidal Tendencies 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Movement Problems 86.4% 2.3% 4.5% 2.3% 4.5%
Panting 84.1% 6.8% 2.3% 2.3% 4.5%
Change in Sex Drive 84.1% 4.5% 6.8% 2.3% 2.3%
Muscle Spasms 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Fanapt
Since taking Fanapt Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Blindness 0.6%
Fall 2.5%
Hallucination 1.2%
Hospitalization 4.3%
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User Comments about Fanapt
08 Aug 2012 I was given a starter pack of Fanapt. I took the medicine exactly as prescribed. When I ingested the 2nd pill from the starter pack at the time and in the manner prescribed by my doctor, I had to be taken by ambulance to the ER. My blood pressure was 180/150 and stayed at that level for over 8 hours. My pulse was around 160-180 the entire time. I had a horrendous migraine and was exceedingly dizzy. This allergic reaction was reported at the time of its occurance to the Food and Drug Administration.
   —Posted by notsickanymore
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02 Dec 2011 Horrible side effects. Tremors that are uncontrollable even with medication to reverse it
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09 Sep 2011 I take Fanapt 6mg twice a day. I have noticed weight gain since taking this medication. Also, a stuffy nose and some tiredness. On the other hand, my symptoms have improved greatly. This medication decreases auditory hallucinations. I think since I have been diagnosed eight years ago, that this is the best medication thus far for me.
   —Posted by Heidi
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17 Aug 2011 loss of body control confusion loss of ballance
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18 Jan 2011 wish it did not cause weight gain and gloating.
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05 Feb 2011 A drug that makes one gloat! They could market it to people with self-esteem issues!
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