Review the side-effects of Dronabinol as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Body as a whole- Weakness, chills, headache and uneasiness.
Heart- Palpitations, fast heart rate, dilatation of blood vessels, facial redness and low blood pressure.
Gastrointestinal- Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fecal incontinence, loss of appetite and liver enzyme elevation.
Central Nervous system- Memory loss, anxiety/nervousness, unsteadiness, confusion, depersonalization, dizziness, euphoria, hallucination, stress, drowsiness, thinking abnormal, depression, nightmares, speech difficulties and ringing in the ear.
Musculoskeletal- Muscle pain.
Skin- Flushing and sweating.
Eye- Vision difficulties.
Respiratory- Cough and inflammation of nose/sinus.
It may cause mental or mood changes, if it so stop the medication.
Marinol
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Body as a whole- Weakness, chills, headache and uneasiness.
Heart- Palpitations, fast heart rate, dilatation of blood vessels, facial redness and low blood pressure.
Gastrointestinal- Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fecal incontinence, loss of appetite and liver enzyme elevation.
Central Nervous system- Memory loss, anxiety/nervousness, unsteadiness, confusion, depersonalization, dizziness, euphoria, hallucination, stress, drowsiness, thinking abnormal, depression, nightmares, speech difficulties and ringing in the ear.
Musculoskeletal- Muscle pain.
Skin- Flushing and sweating.
Eye- Vision difficulties.
Respiratory- Cough and inflammation of nose/sinus.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.It may cause mental or mood changes, if it so stop the medication.
Drug Name : Dronabinol
Dronabinol(Marinol) generic is a cannabinoid, prescribed for nausea and vomiting due to cancer and chemotherapy and for anorexia (loss of appetite) in HIV patients. It affects the action of certain chemicals in the brain that controls nausea, vomiting, and appetite.Trade Names for Dronabinol
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Marinol
