Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning in your eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling).
Seek medical treatment if you have a serious drug reaction that can affect many parts of your body. Symptoms may include: skin rash, fever, swollen glands, muscle aches, severe weakness, unusual bruising, or yellowing of your skin or eyes.
Stop using ziprasidone and call your doctor at once if you have:
fast or pounding heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, shortness of breath, and sudden dizziness (like you might pass out);
uncontrolled muscle movements in your face (chewing, lip smacking, frowning, tongue movement, blinking or eye movement);
any skin rash, no matter how mild;
low white blood cell counts--fever, mouth sores, skin sores, sore throat, cough, trouble breathing;
high blood sugar--increased thirst, increased urination, dry mouth, fruity breath odor; or
severe nervous system reaction--very stiff (rigid) muscles, high fever, sweating, confusion, agitation.
Common side effects may include:
dizziness, drowsiness, weakness;
headache;
nausea, vomiting;
trouble swallowing;
weight gain;
feeling restless or being unable to sit still;
tremors, involuntary muscle movements;
vision problems; or
runny nose, new or worsening cough.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
 Ziprasidone side effects (more detail)
