Oxcarbazepine Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
a common cold sensation of spinning or whirling If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
a change in vision nystagmus, a condition with involuntary eye movements drowsiness dizziness low energy muscle tremors headache intense abdominal pain INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
an infection due to a virus an infection low amount of sodium in the blood a toxic effect on the central nervous system, which consists of the brain and spinal cord a decrease in sharpness of vision called reduced visual acuity low blood pressure a tonic-clonic seizure fever abnormal results on an electroencephalogram, a test recording the brain's activity If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
agitation throat irritation a stuffy and runny nose inflammation of the tissue lining the sinuses bronchitis dry mouth indigestion constipation urinary tract infection inflammation or infection of the vagina acne backache muscle weakness memory loss difficulty sleeping excessive sweating taste impairment fluid retention in the legs, feet, arms or hands temporary redness of face and neck weight gain a type of speech disorder called dysarthria nosebleed cough chest pain nausea vomiting diarrhea excess urination nervousness bruising generalized weakness RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
a disorder with excess antidiuretic hormone called syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone a type of blood disorder with a decrease in all types of blood cells called pancytopenia low blood counts due to bone marrow failure large purple or brown skin blotches decreased blood platelets very low levels of granulocytes, a type of white blood cell low levels of white blood cells increased eosinophils in the blood suicidal behavior suicidal thoughts repeated seizures with unconsciousness between episodes clouding of the lens of the eye called cataracts disturbance in the ability of the eye to focus high blood pressure atrioventricular block, a type of slow heart rhythm disorder slow heartbeat a hemorrhage in the brain bronchospastic lung disease a type of stomach irritation called gastritis inflammation of the large intestine blood coming from anus acute renal failure in patients with serious liver disease gallstones kidney inflammation kidney stones priapism, a prolonged erection of the penis erythema multiforme, a type of allergic skin reaction a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called toxic epidermal necrolysis a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called Stevens-Johnson syndrome systemic lupus erythematosus, an autoimmune disease decreased calcification or density of bone swollen lymph nodes abnormal liver function tests a broken bone a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis a type of allergic reaction called angioedema a hypersensitivity reaction to a drug accidental falls lung tissue problem pancreatitis multiple organ failure a type of skin disorder called acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis a type of significant allergic skin reaction called DRESS syndrome a paradoxical convulsion If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
a condition with low thyroid hormone levels altered interest in having sexual intercourse aggressive behavior bleeding gums bloody urine a problem with menstrual periods hair loss joint pain difficulty concentrating increased hunger aphasia, a loss of the ability to speak and understand language difficult or painful urination a feeling of general discomfort called malaise indifferent behavior anxious feelings Selected from data included with permission and copyrighted by First Databank, Inc. This copyrighted material has been downloaded from a licensed data provider and is not for distribution, except as may be authorized by the applicable terms of use.
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