Iloperidone - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of seizures, heart, kidney, liver disease, abnormal electrocardiogram (ECG), heart attack, stroke, blood vessel problems, high or low blood pressure, neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), suicidal thoughts, diabetes, low blood minerals, decrease in white blood cells, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, diarrhea, difficulty i‍‍‍‍‍‍​​​‍​​​​​​n swallowing, dehydration, alcoholism, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. • It may cause drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, or blurred vision, do not drive a car or operate machinery sit up or stand slowly while taking this medication. • Avoid alcohol consumption. • Monitor complete blood cell counts, blood electrolyte levels, and fasting blood sugar levels regularly while taking this medication. • Avoid becoming overheated; otherwise heatstroke may occur. ♦ Patient may develop with increased risk of Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) with the following symptoms: muscle cramps and tremors, fever, symptoms of autonomic nervous system instability such as unstable blood pressure, agitation, delirium, or coma.