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Epinephrine Side Effects

Brand Names: Adrenalin, Asthmanefrin, Medihaler-Epi

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

Epinephrine Aerosol

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 Epinephrine Aerosol:

Difficulty sleeping; fast heartbeat; headache; loss of appetite; nausea; nervousness; tremors.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Epinephrine Aerosol:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); wheezing.

Epinephrine Auto-Injector

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 Epinephrine Auto-Injector:

Anxiety; difficulty sleeping; dizziness; fearfulness; headache; nausea; nervousness; paleness; sweating; tremors; vomiting; weakness.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Epinephrine Auto-Injector:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); fast or irregular heartbeat; wheezing.

Epinephrine/Lidocaine Iontophoretic Patch

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 Epinephrine/Lidocaine Iontophoretic Patch:

Minor redness, burning, irritation, or numbness at the application site; lightheadedness; nausea.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Epinephrine/Lidocaine Iontophoretic Patch:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); confusion; dizziness; fainting; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; loss of consciousness; mental or mood changes; nervousness; paleness; redness or warmth of skin; ringing in the ears or hearing changes; seizures; sensation of heat or cold; shortness of breath; swelling or blistering of skin; tremors or twitching; vision changes or double vision; vomiting.

Epinephrine Nebulizer Solution

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 Epinephrine Nebulizer Solution:

Difficulty sleeping; fast heartbeat; headache; loss of appetite; nausea; nervousness; tremors.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Epinephrine Nebulizer Solution:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); wheezing.

Epinephrine Solution

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 Epinephrine Solution:

Anxiety; difficulty sleeping; dizziness; fearfulness; headache; nausea; nervousness; paleness; sweating; tremors; vomiting; weakness.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Epinephrine Solution:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); fast or irregular heartbeat; wheezing.

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