Review the side-effects of Tapentadol 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 - Nausea, vomiting, constipation, dry mouth, indigestion, abdominal discomfort and impaired gastric emptying.
General - Fatigue, feeling hot, irritability, fluid retention, and drug withdrawal syndrome.
Infections - Upper respiratory tract infection and urinary tract infection.
Metabolic - Decreased appetite.
Musculoskeletal - Joint pain, involuntary muscle contractions, and heaviness.
Central Nervous system - Dizziness, drowsiness, tremor, lethargy, sensory loss, tingling, attention disturbance, sleepiness, speech disorder, unconsciousness, memory loss, incoordination, fainting, epilepsy, sleeplessness, confusion, abnormal dreams, anxiety, disorientation, restlessness, agitation, nervousness, and abnormal thinking.
Skin - Itching, increased sweating, rash, and hives.
Heart - Hot flush, increased or decreased heart rate.
Eye - Visual disturbances.
Genitourinary - Urinary hesitation and frequent daytime urination.
Respiratory - Decreased oxygen saturation, cough, difficulty in breathing and respiratory depression.
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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.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, constipation, dry mouth, indigestion, abdominal discomfort and impaired gastric emptying.
General - Fatigue, feeling hot, irritability, fluid retention, and drug withdrawal syndrome.
Infections - Upper respiratory tract infection and urinary tract infection.
Metabolic - Decreased appetite.
Musculoskeletal - Joint pain, involuntary muscle contractions, and heaviness.
Central Nervous system - Dizziness, drowsiness, tremor, lethargy, sensory loss, tingling, attention disturbance, sleepiness, speech disorder, unconsciousness, memory loss, incoordination, fainting, epilepsy, sleeplessness, confusion, abnormal dreams, anxiety, disorientation, restlessness, agitation, nervousness, and abnormal thinking.
Skin - Itching, increased sweating, rash, and hives.
Heart - Hot flush, increased or decreased heart rate.
Eye - Visual disturbances.
Genitourinary - Urinary hesitation and frequent daytime urination.
Respiratory - Decreased oxygen saturation, cough, difficulty in breathing and respiratory depression.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Tapentadol
Tapentadol(Nucynta) generic is an analgesic, prescribed for moderate to severe acute pain. It works by changing the way the body responds to pain.Brand Names or Trade Names of Tapentadol
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