All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Moban:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); agitation; altered mental abilities, including lack of response to your surroundings; chills or persistent sore throat; confusion; dark urine; decreased urination; fainting or faintness; fast or irregular heartbeat; hyperactivity; increased saliva production; increased thirst; involuntary, uncontrolled muscle movements; menstrual changes; mental or mood changes; muscle twitching; numbness or tingling of the skin; restlessness; seizures; shortness of breath; severe constipation; slurred speech; staggering or shuffling gait; stiff or rigid muscles; sweating; tremor; unexplained fever; vision changes; yellowing of the eyes or skin.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Moban:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); altered mental abilities, including lack of response to your surroundings; blurred visions or vision changes; dark urine; decreased urination; enlarged breasts; exaggerated sense of well-being; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; hyperactivity; increased sweating; menstrual changes; muscle problems of the head or neck (eg, involuntary tongue movement, neck muscle spasms, tightness in the throat, trouble speaking or swallowing); new or worsening mental or mood changes (eg, aggression, agitation, depression, severe anxiety); nipple discharge; prolonged, painful erection; seizures; stiff or rigid muscles; suicidal thoughts or attempts; tremor; uncontrolled muscle movements (eg, arm or leg movements, twitching of the face, jerking or twisting); yellowing of the eyes or skin.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
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The symptoms of schizophrenia usually develop slowly over several months, or even years. Sometimes, a person might experience a lot of the symptoms, while at other times, they might only experience a few of them.
People who suffer from any kind of schizophrenia might have trouble working, going to school and keeping friends. Other problems might include suicidal behaviors and thoughts, anxiety and depression.
At the beginning of their illness, a person with schizophrenia might experience:
Learn more about Schizophrenia Diagnosis
This simple questionnaire is designed to help you determine if you have symptoms of disorder and could benefit from professional help.
The most effective medications for schizophrenia to date are antipsychotic medications, which can change the brain's chemical balance and help control most symptoms of schizophrenia.
Although these medications are very useful, they can cause unwanted side effects. Most of the side effects can be treated or the patient may be switched to an alternative medication.
Possible side effects of antipsychotics include:
Track your schizophrenia symptoms to identify patterns and help with your treatment plan. Our progress tracker can be printed or even shared with your healthcare professional electronically.
Progress tracking for schizophrenia
This simple questionnaire is designed to help you determine if you have symptoms of disorder and could benefit from professional help.