Review the side-effects of Cyclizine 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.
Common: Drowsiness, dry mouth, constipation and blurred vision
Skin effects: Allergic skin reactions, hives, drug rash, angioedema
Nervous system effects: Somnolence, drowsiness, headache, dystonia, dyskinesia, extrapyramidal motor disturbances, tremors, convulsions, dizziness, decreased consciousness, depression, hallucinations
Ophthalmological effects: Blurred or double vision
Cardiac effects: Tachycardia, palpitations, arrhythmias, hypotension
Gastrointestinal effects: Constipation, increased gastric reflux, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, loss of appetite
Others: Urinary retention, hypersensitivity reactions (bronchospasm, angioedema, anaphylaxis, and rashes)
• Since cyclizine is excreted in human milk, it is best to check with your doctor on its use if you are breastfeeding.
• Cyclizine should not be taken with large amounts of alcohol.
• Patients should consult a doctor if feeling tired or weak and not able to urinate.
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.
Common: Drowsiness, dry mouth, constipation and blurred vision
Skin effects: Allergic skin reactions, hives, drug rash, angioedema
Nervous system effects: Somnolence, drowsiness, headache, dystonia, dyskinesia, extrapyramidal motor disturbances, tremors, convulsions, dizziness, decreased consciousness, depression, hallucinations
Ophthalmological effects: Blurred or double vision
Cardiac effects: Tachycardia, palpitations, arrhythmias, hypotension
Gastrointestinal effects: Constipation, increased gastric reflux, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, loss of appetite
Others: Urinary retention, hypersensitivity reactions (bronchospasm, angioedema, anaphylaxis, and rashes)
Other Precautions :
• Use of cyclizine during pregnancy is not advised.• Since cyclizine is excreted in human milk, it is best to check with your doctor on its use if you are breastfeeding.
• Cyclizine should not be taken with large amounts of alcohol.
• Patients should consult a doctor if feeling tired or weak and not able to urinate.
