Exxua Side Effects

Generic name: gepirone

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 14, 2023.

Note: This document contains side effect information about gepirone. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Exxua.

Applies to gepirone: oral tablet extended release.

General

The most common adverse reactions occurring in 5% of patients or more included dizziness, nausea, insomnia, abdominal pain, and dyspepsia. The most common reactions leading to treatment discontinuation included dizziness and nausea.^[Ref]

Cardiovascular

Common (1% to 10%): Increased heart rate, palpitations

Dermatologic

Common (1% to 10%): Hyperhidrosis

Gastrointestinal

Very common (10% or more): Nausea (35%), diarrhea (10%)

Common (1% to 10%): Abdominal pain, constipation, dry mouth, dyspepsia, increased appetite, vomiting

Abdominal pain included abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain, and upper abdominal pain.

Hypersensitivity

Frequency not reported: Hypersensitivity reactions including rash, pruritus, and urticaria

Metabolic

Common (1% to 10%): Weight increased, peripheral edema (less than 2%)

Other

Common (1% to 10%): Feeling jittery, breast tenderness (less than 2%), increased energy (less than 2%)

Psychiatric

Very common (10% or more): Insomnia (14%)

Common (1% to 10%): Agitation, confusional state (less than 2%), feeling abnormal (less than 2%), poor quality sleep (less than 2%)

Insomnia included initial insomnia, insomnia, middle insomnia, and terminal insomnia.

Respiratory

Common (1% to 10%): Nasal congestion, nasopharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infection, dyspnea (less than 2%)

Nervous system

Very common (10% or more): Dizziness (49%), headache (31%), feeling sleepy or tired (15%),

Common (1% to 10%): Lethargy, paresthesia, abnormal thinking (less than 2%), hypoesthesia (less than 2%)

Dizziness included lightheadedness, dizziness, and postural dizziness.

Headache included sinus headache, tension headache, and headache.

Feeling sleepy or tired included fatigue, sedation, and somnolence.

Further information

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Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.

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