Conivaptan Side Effects

Brand Names: Vaprisol

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

Conivaptan

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 Conivaptan:

Constipation; diarrhea; dry mouth; headache; increased thirst; nausea; trouble sleeping; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blood in the urine; confusion; drowsiness; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever; increased or painful urination; increased sweating; mental or mood changes; pain, irritation, or swelling at injection site; rapid breathing; severe or persistent dizziness; severe or persistent increase in thirst; tremor; unusual tiredness or weakness; white patches in the mouth.

Side Effects by Body System

Local

Local side effects have included injection site reactions including erythema, pain, phlebitis, swelling, and cannulae site reactions.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, oral candidiasis, and thirst.

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included atrial fibrillation, orthostatic hypotension, hypotension, peripheral edema, and hypertension.

Metabolic

Metabolic side effects have included dehydration, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, and hyponatremia.

Hematologic

Hematologic side effects have included anemia.

Renal

Renal side effects have included hematuria, polyuria, and, pollakiuria.

Genitourinary

Genitourinary side effects have included urinary tract infection.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included headache.

Psychiatric

Psychiatric side effects have included insomnia and confusion.

General

General side effects have included pain and pyrexia.

Endocrine

Endocrine side effects have included hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.

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