Table 3: Side effect frequency.
|
Side effect |
QXR (N = 39) |
Frequency |
|
Fatigue |
6 |
15.4% |
|
Insomnia |
3 |
7.7% |
|
Drowsiness |
10 |
25.6% |
|
Dry mouth |
13 |
33.3% |
|
Nausea |
1 |
2.6% |
|
GI-constipation |
2 |
5.1% |
|
Dizziness |
1 |
2.6% |
|
Headache |
1 |
2.6% |
|
Weight gain |
5 |
12.8% |
|
Increased appetite |
5 |
12.8% |
|
Increased irritability |
5 |
12.8% |
|
Diarrhea |
2 |
5.1% |
|
Decreased libido |
1 |
2.6% |
|
Morning grogginess |
15 |
38.5% |
|
Nightmares |
1 |
2.6% |
|
Increased anxiety |
7 |
17.9% |
|
Flatulence |
1 |
2.6% |
|
Double/Blurred vision |
2 |
5.13% |
|
Palpitations |
1 |
2.6% |
|
Chest pain |
1 |
2.6% |
|
Amotivation |
1 |
2.6% |
|
Orthostatic hypotension |
1 |
2.6% |
|
Urinary urgency |
1 |
2.6% |
|
Psychomotor retardation |
2 |
5.1% |
|
Sweating |
1 |
2.6% |
|
Increased muscle tension |
1 |
2.6% |
|
Decreased appetite |
1 |
2.6% |
|
Joint stiffness |
1 |
2.6% |
|
No reported side effects |
5 |
12.8% |
|
Patients who dropped out due to side effects of dry mouth, fatigue, irritability |
4 |
10.3% |
QXR: Quetiapine Extended Release.