Ethchlorvynol (Systemic)

Brand Names : Placidyl

Side Effects of This Medicine

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common

Skin rash or hives; dizziness or faintness; unusual excitement, nervousness, or restlessness

Rare

Darkening of urine, itching, pale stools, yellow eyes or skin; unusual bleeding or bruising

Symptoms of overdose

confusion (continuing); decrease in or other change in vision; double vision; fever, chills, or sore throat; low body temperature; numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in hands or feet; overactive reflexes; pale skin; shakiness and unsteady walk, clumsiness, unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination; shortness of breath or slow or troubled breathing; slow heartbeat; slurred speech; trembling; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual movements of the eyes; unusual tiredness or weakness (severe)

Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

More common

Blurred vision; dizziness or light-headedness; low blood pressure; indigestion; nausea or vomiting; numbness of face; stomach pain; unpleasant aftertaste; unusual tiredness or weakness

Less common

Clumsiness or unsteadiness; confusion; drowsiness (daytime)

After you stop using this medicine, your body may need time to adjust. If you took this medicine in high doses or for a long time, this may take up to 2 weeks. During this period of time check with your doctor if you notice any of the following side effects:

Confusion as to time, place, or person; convulsions (seizures); dizziness; hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there); loss of appetite; memory loss; muscle twitching; nausea or vomiting; restlessness, nervousness, or irritability; slurred speech; sweating; trembling; trouble in sleeping; weakness; weight loss, unexplained

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.