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. 2020 Aug;25(4):269–275. doi: 10.17712/nsj.2020.4.20190113

Table 3.

Frequency of adverse drug reactions reported by patients (82) and/or patient’ caregivers during follow-up visits.

Type of adverse drug reaction n (%)*
Nervousness and irritability 43 (52.4)
Reduced appetite 19 (23.1)
Sedation 16 (19.5)
Weight gain 16 (19.5)
Hyperactivity 15 (18.3)
Anxiety 6 (7.3)
Behavioral change 6 (7.3)
Hyperthermia 6 (7.3)
Somnolence 6 (7.3)
Gait problems 2 (2.4)
Insomnia 2 (2.4)
Memory loss 2 (2.4)
Rash 2 (2.4)
Weight loss 2 (2.4)
*

The following adverse drug reactions were reported by only one patient: cognitive impairment, constipation, drooling, increased appetite, increased blood pressure, increased heart rate, psychomotor slowing,shortness of breath, tremor, and urinary incontinence. Some patients reported more than one adverse drug reaction at a time