OxyContin Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
low blood pressure If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
constipation drowsiness fainting dizziness low energy headache nausea vomiting generalized weakness a feeling of general discomfort called malaise INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
dependence on opioid-type drugs orthostatic hypotension, a form of low blood pressure widening of blood vessels spasm of a bile duct tract If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
dry mouth indigestion fever excessive sweating fluid retention in the legs, feet, arms or hands temporary redness of face and neck diarrhea nervousness intense abdominal pain RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
decreased function of the adrenal gland adrenal gland problems anemia low levels of white blood cells confusion addiction to a drug depression heart failure thrombophlebitis, an inflamed vein due to a blood clot throat swelling vocal cord swelling a spasm of the larynx a complete or partial collapse of the lung airways called atelectasis lung failure causing loss of breath decreased lung function bronchospastic lung disease blocked bowels with decreased peristaltic movement inflammation of the skin due to an allergy hives an abnormal increase in muscle tone hallucinations sleep apnea a skin rash a condition where the body is unable to maintain adequate blood flow called shock apnea, a breathing interruption trouble breathing a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis a type of allergic reaction called angioedema accidental falls an accidental injury If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
insufficiency of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland agitation an extreme sense of wellbeing called euphoria a migraine headache a change in vision ringing in the ears throat irritation stomatitis, a condition with painful swelling and sores inside the mouth a painful, red or swollen tongue urinary tract infection the inability to have an erection increased sensitivity of the skin to the sun dry skin arthritis joint pain difficulty sleeping flu-like symptoms chills visible water retention decreased appetite increased hunger a change in voice heart throbbing or pounding difficulty swallowing gas difficult or painful urination an inability to completely empty the bladder high blood sugar abnormal liver function tests anxious feelings fast heartbeat opioid induced hyperalgesia opioid induced allodynia 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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