Pemoline (Systemic)
Brand Names : Cylert, Cylert Chewable
Side Effects of This MedicineAlong with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects.
Some side effects will have signs or symptoms that you can see or feel. Your
doctor may watch for others by doing certain tests.
Pemoline may cause some serious side effects, including liver problems.
Also, medicines like pemoline, when used for a long time, have been reported
to slow the growth rate of children. Some doctors recommend medicine-free
periods during treatment with pemoline. Pemoline may also cause unwanted effects
on behavior in children with severe mental illness.
Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they
may need medical attention.
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:
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:
Abdominal pain; convulsions (seizures); headache; mental depression; nausea; unusual behavior; unusual tiredness or weakness; vomiting 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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