Fanapt (iloperidone) Side Effects, Uses Dosages
Side Effects for Fanapt (iloperidone)
Swelling of lower legs (edema?), heart problems were increased after starting, trouble sleeping, slowed thinking, imagination and creativity lessened, possible minor dementia, increased appetite - weight gain
Had been on clozaril for 22 years then gradually weened off onto fanapt because of low white blood cell counts. After switching I had increased psychotic symptoms which gradually lessened. Makes me feel dopey - I feel I'm not as smart as I was. Overall I feel better with it especially as it works with the other meds. Must take with food.
Extreme edema in my extremities, lethargy AND insomnia, akathisia in my legs, fidgeting
I'm still taking it, but I don't like it much. It's the fifth anti-psychotic the dr. has tried me on, and none of them have been very tolerable. (The akathisia does me in) I hate the side effects so much I stop taking it constantly, start to get ill, start taking it again, etc.
The dosing is funky with this medicine. Have not tried this medicine yet, but it suppose have less EPS over the other ones.
New medicine, curious about trying it.
break through thoughts of unrest,restlessness due to these thoughts,replaying events in my mind and feelings of guilt
The doctor is trying to find a med that will work for me and get me out of this dazed state and depression. seroquel xr is what I'm taking at present
I'm a little more tired then before I was on Fanapt. I'm sleeping a little later. Groggy in the morning. Its supposed to be weight neutral but we'll see about that. I'll write more later. Hope this helps:)
Felt like I was half conscious, didn't know what was going on, couldn't put a sentence together, my body felt numb, dizzy, severe neck pain, couldn't turn my head
It was awful! I was trying to get up to 6 mg to control mania after giving birth to my daughter. The doctor said the normal dose is 24 mg and I only made it to 4 mg with severe problems. It didn't even stop the mania- I was awake 40 hours straight.
FANAPT (ILOPERIDONE): This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia). Iloperidone helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It may also help to decrease hallucinations (hearing/seeing things that are not there). Iloperidone is a psychiatric medication that belongs to the class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)
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