Levomethadyl acetate Side Effects
Applies to levomethadyl acetate: oral solution.
Serious side effects
Along with its needed effects, levomethadyl acetate may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking levomethadyl acetate:
Signs and symptoms of overdose
- Cold, clammy skin
- confusion
- convulsions (seizures)
- dizziness (severe)
- drowsiness (severe)
- low blood pressure
- nervousness or restlessness (severe)
- pinpoint pupils of eyes
- slow heartbeat
- slow or troubled breathing
- weakness (severe)
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur while taking levomethadyl acetate:
Less common
- Mental depression
- skin rash
- swelling of face, fingers, feet, and/or lower legs
- weight gain
After you stop using this medicine, it may still produce some side effects that need attention. During this period of time, Check with your doctor immediately if you notice the following side effects:
Signs of too much levomethadyl
- Drowsiness (severe)
- feeling ``wired''
Signs of not enough levomethadyl (withdrawal symptoms)
- Body aches, diarrhea
- fast heartbeat
- gooseflesh
- increased sweating
- loss of appetite
- nausea or vomiting
- nervousness, restlessness, or irritability
- runny nose
- shivering or trembling
- sneezing
- stomach cramps
- trouble in sleeping
- unexplained fever
- unusually large pupils of eyes
- weakness
- yawning
The withdrawal side effects listed above may also occur after levomethadyl treatment has been stopped or during a changeover from levomethadyl to methadone. Always check with your counselor at the clinic if withdrawal side effects occur after you stop taking levomethadyl.
Other side effects
Some side effects of levomethadyl acetate may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
- Abdominal or stomach pain
- constipation
- general feeling of discomfort or illness
- joint pain
- sexual problems in males
Less common or rare
- Anxiety
- back pain
- blurred vision
- chills
- coughing
- decreased desire for sex
- dizziness, lightheadedness, or feeling faint when rising from a lying or sitting position
- drowsiness
- dry mouth
- false sense of well-being
- flu-like symptoms
- headache
- hot flashes
- muscle pain
- unusual dreams
- watery eyes
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Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.
