Arsenic Side Effects

Please note - some side effects for Arsenic may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Arsenic - for the consumer

Arsenic

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Arsenic:

Agitation; blurred vision; chills; constipation; cough; darkening of skin; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; dry eyes, mouth, or skin; earache; eye pain or irritation; flushing; headache; increased sweating; indigestion; loss of appetite; mouth sores; muscle, joint, or bone pain; nausea; nosebleed; numbness or tingling of the skin; pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site; pale skin; postnasal drip; ringing in the ears; skin lesions; sore throat; stomach pain, tenderness, or bloating; swelling of the eyelid; tiredness; trouble sleeping; vomiting; weakness; weight loss.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching, difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); anxiety, confusion, or depression; black or bloody stools; bleeding between menstrual periods; chest pain; convulsions; decreased urination; fainting; fast heartbeat; fever; increased thirst or urination; irregular heart rate; loss of bowel or bladder control; loss of consciousness; rapid breathing; seizures; severe dizziness; severe weakness; skin shedding at the injection site; spitting up of blood; sudden weight gain; swelling of ankles, feet, or hands; tremors; trouble breathing; unusual bruising or bleeding; vaginal bleeding; wheezing.

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