amisulpride

Drug Class:	Commonly Known As:	Category:
Antipsychotics	solian	Adult

amisulpride - Side Effects, Precautions, and Contraindications

What side effects can amisulpride cause?

Potential side effects

All medicines may cause side effects. However, many people do not experience them.

Most of the side effects listed here will improve with time. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist if they persist, become bothersome or worsen.

Side effects	What to do about it
Nausea, vomiting	Take this medicine after meals. Eat small but frequent meals to minimize bloating after a meal. Avoid food that is too rich, spicy or has strong smells.
Constipation	Increase your intake of fluids and include more fibre (vegetables and fruits) in your diet. Incorporate some exercise in your daily routine. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you require any laxatives.
Dry mouth	Sip water regularly. Sucking on sugar-free sweets or ice chips may help alleviate these symptoms. Avoid caffeine as it may worsen dry mouth.
Drowsiness	Do not drive or operate any machinery. Discuss with your doctor if you can take your medicine at a different time of the day.
Changes in menstrual cycles, changes in breasts (including leaking of milk)	Consult your doctor if this occurs.

Serious side effects

If you experience signs of allergy such as rashes, swelling of lips/face/throat and difficulty breathing, stop this medicine immediately and seek medical attention.

Amisulpride may cause unusual movements involving the face or tongue, muscle stiffness, shakiness and unsteadiness on your feet. Please notify your doctor if this happens after you have been given this medicine.

Amisulpride may also cause changes in menstrual periods and can affect the breasts for both males and females (including abnormal production of breast milk). Please consult your doctor if this occurs after taking this medicine.

A condition known as Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome may occur rarely. Symptoms include but are not limited to fever, muscle rigidity, altered mental state/ consciousness and/or irregular blood pressure, heart rhythm and palpitations. If you develop any of these symptoms, other unexplained symptoms while taking this medicine or require further information consult your doctor.

Take note that the side effects listed here are not exhaustive. Do seek medical attention if you develop any unusual or other symptoms while taking this medicine.

Before taking amisulpride , what precautions must I follow?

What do I need to tell my doctor before I take this medicine?

Drug allergies.
Pre-existing medical conditions such as prior stroke, heart disease, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, seizures, blocked intestines, liver or kidney diseases, blood disorders, prostate problems, breast cancer, prolactin dependent tumor and tumor of the adrenal glands.
Whether you are taking any other medicines, supplements or traditional medicines. Some of them may affect how this medicine works.
For women: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding or have plans to become pregnant. If you are pregnant and/or breastfeeding, your doctor would have discussed the potential benefits and side-effects of continuing this medicine with you but should you have further questions or concerns, do consult your doctor.

What food or medicine must I avoid when I take amisulpride ?

This medicine may interact with a number of medicines. Inform your doctor if you are taking or intend to start taking other medicines or supplements.

amisulpride - Additional Information

What are the things I need to know or look out for while taking this medicine?

Avoid driving or any other activities that requires concentration until you see how this drug affects you.
Inform your other healthcare professionals that you are on this medicine as well.
Discuss with your doctor or pharmacist before you take any other medicines or natural products.
Do not share your medicines with others.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about your medicines.