Review the side-effects of Sodium Oxybate 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.
Most Common- Headache, nausea, dizziness, throat pain, drowsiness, vomiting, and urinary incontinence.
Eye and ENT- Ringing in the ear, blurred vision.
Gastrointestinal- Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Indigestion, Nausea and Vomiting.
General- Lethargy, pain.
Musculoskeletal- Back pain.
Central Nervous System- Disturbance in attention, Dizziness, Headache, Confusional state, Depression, Sleep disorder, Sleep walking.
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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.
Most Common- Headache, nausea, dizziness, throat pain, drowsiness, vomiting, and urinary incontinence.
Eye and ENT- Ringing in the ear, blurred vision.
Gastrointestinal- Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Indigestion, Nausea and Vomiting.
General- Lethargy, pain.
Musculoskeletal- Back pain.
Central Nervous System- Disturbance in attention, Dizziness, Headache, Confusional state, Depression, Sleep disorder, Sleep walking.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Sodium Oxybate
Sodium Oxybate(Xyrem) generic is a central nervous system depressant, used to treat daytime sleepiness in patients with narcolepsy, and sudden muscular weakness called cataplexy.Trade Names for Sodium Oxybate
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