Mellaril Side Effects (Cont.)

Mellaril Side Effects to Report

There are a number of side effects with Mellaril that you should report to your healthcare provider. These include but are not limited to:
 
  • An irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia), particularly a specific kind of arrhythmia called QT prolongation
  • Worsening of psychotic symptoms
  • Unusual body movements
  • Muscle tension or contractions
  • Feelings of internal restlessness or jitteriness
  • Signs or symptoms of neuroleptic malignant syndrome, which can include:

 

    • A high fever
    • Stiff muscles
    • Confusion
    • Irregular pulse or blood pressure
    • An increased heart rate (tachycardia)
    • Sweating
    • Irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias)

 

  • Signs of an allergic reaction, including unexplained rash, hives, itching, unexplained swelling, wheezing, or difficulty breathing or swallowing.
     

A Summary of Mellaril Side Effects

It is possible that you may experience some or none of the Mellaril side effects explained above. Unfortunately, there is no way for your healthcare provider to know beforehand if you will have side effects from a medicine that you have never tried. Therefore, make sure to let your healthcare provider know if you develop any side effects, or something that "just does not seem right," during treatment with Mellaril. While it may not be a side effect of Mellaril, your healthcare provider will be able to diagnose and treat the problem.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;