It is used in the treatment of schizophrenia and mania.
It is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by changing the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Blurred vision
- Sleepiness
- Indigestion
- Increased saliva production
- Parkinsonism
- Akathisia (inability to stay still)
- Dystonia (involuntary muscle contractions)
- Restlessness
- Dizziness
- Constipation
- Tremor
- Anxiety
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)