Zonegran Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
loss of muscle coordination If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
agitation drowsiness dizziness decreased appetite headache nausea INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
confusion a form of schizophrenia called simple schizophrenia depression bruising under the skin kidney stones a skin rash If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
double vision nystagmus, a condition with involuntary eye movements a stuffy and runny nose dry mouth indigestion constipation difficulty concentrating memory loss mental status changes difficulty sleeping low energy flu-like symptoms taste impairment weight loss a type of speech disorder called dysarthria vomiting diarrhea nervousness a feeling of pins and needles on skin intense abdominal pain anxious feelings RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
high amount of ammonium in the blood low amount of sodium in the blood excess body acid dehydration low blood counts due to bone marrow failure anemia 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 mental problems from taking the drug suicidal thoughts a type of brain function problem called encephalopathy abnormal heart electrical signals overgrowth of gums onto teeth inflammation of the large intestine inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines blood coming from anus liver tissue death gallstones inflammation of the gallbladder decreased kidney function a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called toxic epidermal necrolysis a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called Stevens-Johnson syndrome decreased sweating systemic lupus erythematosus, an autoimmune disease a condition with muscle tissue breakdown called rhabdomyolysis fever a type of abnormal movement disorder called dyskinesia apnea, a breathing interruption trouble breathing coughing up of blood abnormal liver function tests secondary angle-closure glaucoma, a type of eye disorder a type of bumpy skin rash called a maculopapular rash pancreatitis a type of significant allergic skin reaction called DRESS syndrome an accidental injury painful and involuntary movement of the eyes called oculogyric crisis If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
low blood sugar pink eye ringing in the ears hearing loss thrombophlebitis, an inflamed vein due to a blood clot throat irritation stomatitis, a condition with painful swelling and sores inside the mouth enlarged breasts a problem with menstrual periods itching hirsutism, a condition of hair growth on parts of the body normally without hair joint pain neck stiffness muscle weakness muscle pain leg cramps fainting a distorted sense of smell called parosmia abnormal manner of walking visible water retention small reddish-purplish pin-point sized spots on skin aphasia, a loss of the ability to speak and understand language heart throbbing or pounding swollen lymph nodes cough chest pain difficulty swallowing gas an inability to completely empty the bladder an increased need to urinate often generalized weakness a feeling of general discomfort called malaise increased creatine kinase levels hyperesthesia, an increased nerve sensitivity 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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