Cevimeline Side Effects

Brand Names: Evoxac

Please note - some side effects for Cevimeline 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 Cevimeline - for the Consumer

Cevimeline

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 Cevimeline:

Blurred vision; coughing; hot flashes; joint pain; nausea; stuffy nose; sweating; tiredness; trouble sleeping.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); abdominal pain; breathing problems; chest pain; confusion; diarrhea; excessive saliva; excessive sweating; excessive tears; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or sore throat; headache; increased or painful urination; severe nausea or vomiting; severe or persistent stomach pain; tremors; vision changes.

Side Effects by Body System

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included excess sweating (19%) and excessive salivation (2%).

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea (14%), diarrhea (10%), dyspepsia (8%), abdominal pain (8%), vomiting (4.6%) and cholecystitis.

General

General side effects have included headache (14%), injury (5%), dizziness (4%), surgical intervention (3%), fatigue (3%), pain (3%), hot flushes (2%), and insomnia (2%).

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have included sinusitis (12%), upper respiratory tract infection (11%), rhinitis (11%), coughing (6%), pharyngitis (5%), and bronchitis (4%).

Genitourinary

Genitourinary side effects have included urinary tract infection (6%) and urinary frequency (1%).

Musculoskeletal

Musculoskeletal side effects have included back pain (5%), arthralgia (4%), skeletal pain (3%), and rigors (1%).

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have included rash (4%).

Ocular

Ocular side effects have included conjunctivitis (4%).

Hepatic

Hepatic side effects including liver and biliary systems disorders and cholecystitis have been reported.

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