XYWAV Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • depression
  • involuntary leakage of urine

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • drowsiness
  • dizziness
  • difficulty sleeping
  • excessive sweating
  • muscle tremors
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • anxious feelings

INFREQUENT side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • confusion
  • abnormal nervous system function affecting alertness

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • dry mouth
  • muscle spasm
  • low energy
  • pain
  • decreased appetite
  • weight loss
  • diarrhea
  • a feeling of pins and needles on skin
  • upper abdominal pain
  • abnormal dreams
  • sleepwalking
  • a change in the ability to pay attention

RARE side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • mental problems from taking the drug
  • suicidal thoughts
  • high blood pressure
  • decreased lung function
  • coma
  • hallucinations
  • seizures
  • sleep apnea
  • trouble breathing
  • a hypersensitivity reaction to a drug
  • accidental falls

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • water retention
  • panic disorder
  • agitation
  • aggressive behavior
  • blurred vision
  • joint pain
  • pain in the arms or legs
  • decreased alertness or consciousness
  • a long period of feeling drowsy or sleepy
  • memory loss
  • numbness
  • headache
  • urination during the night
  • irritability
  • sleep paralysis
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