Narcotic Analgesics For Pain Relief (Systemic)
Side Effects of This MedicineAlong 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.
Get emergency help immediately
if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur
:
Cold, clammy skin; confusion; convulsions (seizures); dizziness (severe); drowsiness (severe); low blood pressure; nervousness or restlessness (severe); pinpoint pupils of eyes; slow heartbeat; slow or troubled breathing; weakness (severe) Also, check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the
following side effects occur:
Less common or rare
Dark urine (for propoxyphene only); fast, slow, or pounding heartbeat; feelings of unreality; hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things
that are not there); hives, itching, or skin rash; increased sweating (more common with hydrocodone,
meperidine, and methadone); irregular breathing; mental depression or other mood or mental changes; pale stools (for propoxyphene only); redness or flushing of face (more common with hydrocodone, meperidine, and
methadone); ringing or buzzing in the ears; shortness of breath, wheezing, or troubled breathing; swelling of face; trembling or uncontrolled
muscle movements; unusual excitement or restlessness
(especially in children); yellow eyes or skin (for
propoxyphene only)
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:
Less common or rare
Blurred or double vision or other changes in vision; constipation (more common with long-term use and with codeine); decrease in amount of urine; difficult or painful urination; dry mouth; false sense of well-being; frequent
urge to urinate; general feeling of discomfort or
illness; headache; loss
of appetite; nervousness or restlessness; nightmares or unusual dreams; redness,
swelling, pain, or burning at place of injection; stomach cramps or pain; trouble in sleeping; unusual tiredness or weakness
After you stop using this
medicine, your body may need time to adjust. The length of time this takes
depends on the amount of medicine you were using and how long you used it.
During this period of time check with your doctor if you notice any of the
following side effects:
Body aches; diarrhea; fast heartbeat; fever, runny nose, or sneezing; gooseflesh; increased sweating; increased yawning; loss of appetite; nausea or vomiting; nervousness,
restlessness, or irritability; shivering or trembling; stomach cramps; trouble
in sleeping; unusually large pupils of eyes; weakness Other side effects
not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other
effects, check with your doctor.
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