Review the side-effects of Diphenoxylate 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.
Gastrointestinal: Vomiting, nausea, loss of appetite, dry mouth, constipation, paralytic ileus, pancreatitis
Central nervous system: Headache, confusion, change in mood, dizziness, drowsiness
Heart: Increase in heart rate
Skin: Rash and itching, redness, dryness
Others: Fever, retention of urine, blurring of vision, limb numbness, allergic reaction
• Some of the adverse effects mentioned above are due to the atropine present in the tablet
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.
Gastrointestinal: Vomiting, nausea, loss of appetite, dry mouth, constipation, paralytic ileus, pancreatitis
Central nervous system: Headache, confusion, change in mood, dizziness, drowsiness
Heart: Increase in heart rate
Skin: Rash and itching, redness, dryness
Others: Fever, retention of urine, blurring of vision, limb numbness, allergic reaction
• Some of the adverse effects mentioned above are due to the atropine present in the tablet