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