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.