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Side effect(s) of Sodium Oxybate


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.

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.


Brand Names or Trade Names of Sodium Oxybate

International :


Xyrem
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