Ingrezza: Uses, Side Effects, Dosage, Cost, and More - Healthline

Like most drugs, Ingrezza may cause mild or serious side effects. The lists below describe some of the more common side effects that Ingrezza may cause. These lists don't include all possible side effects.

Keep in mind that side effects of a drug can depend on:

• your age
• other health conditions you have
• other medications you take

Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you more about the potential side effects of Ingrezza. They can also suggest ways to help reduce side effects.

Mild side effects

Here's a short list of some of the mild side effects that Ingrezza can cause. To learn about other mild side effects, talk with your doctor or pharmacist, or read Ingrezza's prescribing information.

Mild side effects of Ingrezza that have been reported include:

* For more information about this side effect, see the "Side effect focus" section below.

Mild side effects of many drugs may go away within a few days to a couple of weeks. But if they become bothersome, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

Serious side effects

Serious side effects from Ingrezza can occur, but they aren't common. If you have serious side effects from Ingrezza, call your doctor right away. But if you think you're having a medical emergency, call 911 or your local emergency number.

Serious side effects of Ingrezza that have been reported include:

* For more information about this side effect, see the "Side effect focus" section below.

Side effect focus

Learn more about some of the side effects Ingrezza may cause.

Weight gain

Weight gain may occur from taking Ingrezza. But this wasn't a common side effect reported in studies of people taking this medication.

What might help

If you notice changes in your weight while you're taking Ingrezza, talk with your doctor. They'll try to figure out whether Ingrezza or something else may be the cause. Your doctor may recommend modifying your diet or exercise routine to help you manage weight changes.

Nausea or vomiting

You may have nausea or vomiting from taking Ingrezza, though these weren't commonly reported side effects of this drug.

What might help

If you have nausea or vomiting while taking Ingrezza, tell your doctor. They may recommend taking your dose with food to help prevent these side effects.

If these side effects are severe for you, your doctor may recommend that you take a medication to help treat the nausea and vomiting that you're experiencing from Ingrezza.

Dry mouth

Ingrezza can cause dry mouth. In fact, this medication can cause dryness throughout your body, which may result in symptoms such as:

In studies of Ingrezza, dry mouth wasn't a commonly reported side effect.

What might help

If you notice symptoms of dryness, including dry mouth, while taking Ingrezza, talk with your doctor. For dry mouth, your doctor may recommend an over-the-counter mouth rinse, mouth spray, or chewing gum to help ease this side effect. They may also recommend that you sip water more often to help prevent dry mouth and dryness in general.

Allergic reaction

Some people may have an allergic reaction to Ingrezza.

Symptoms of a mild allergic reaction can include:

A more severe allergic reaction is rare but possible. Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction can include swelling under your skin, usually in your eyelids, lips, hands, or feet. They can also include swelling of your tongue, mouth, or throat, which can cause trouble breathing.

Call your doctor right away if you have an allergic reaction to Ingrezza. But if you think you're having a medical emergency, call 911 or your local emergency number.