Reserpine adverse reactions

Reserpine
Reserpine® FDA Package Insert
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Adverse Reactions
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Abdurahman Khalil, M.D. [2]

Adverse Reactions

The following adverse reactions have been observed with rauwolfia preparations, but there has not been enough systematic collection of data to support an estimate of their frequency. Consequently the reactions are categorized by organ system and are listed in decreasing order of severity and not frequency.

Digestive

Vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, anorexia, dryness of mouth, hypersecretion.

Cardiovascular

Arrhythmias (particularly when used concurrently with digitalis or quinidine), syncope, angina-like symptoms, bradycardia, edema.

Respiratory

Dyspnea, epistaxis, nasal congestion.

Neurologic

Rare parkinsonian syndrome and other extrapyramidal tract symptoms; dizziness; headache; paradoxical anxiety; depression; nervousness; nightmares; dull sensorium; drowsiness.

Musculoskeletal

Muscular aches.

Genitourinary

Pseudolactation, impotence, dysuria, gynecomastia, decreased libido,breast engorgement.

Metabolic

Weight gain.

Special Senses

Deafness, optic atrophy, glaucoma, uveitis, conjunctival injection.

Hypersensitive Reactions

Purpura, rash, pruritus.