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Mebaral Side Effects

Generic Name: mephobarbital

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

Mebaral

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 Mebaral:

Clumsiness; dizziness; drowsiness; excessive daytime drowsiness ("hangover effect"); feeling of a whirling motion; headache; lightheadedness; nausea; tired feeling; vomiting; weak bones.

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

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); confusion; difficulty sleeping; fainting; very slow breathing.

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Side Effects by Body System

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects including primarily somnolence (1% to 3%) have been reported. Agitation, confusion, hyperkinesia, ataxia, CNS depression, nightmares, nervousness, psychiatric disturbance, hallucination, insomnia, anxiety, dizziness, and abnormal thinking have all been reported to occur in less than 1% of treated patients. Headache has been reported with chronic use.

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects including hypoventilation and apnea have been reported to occur in less than 1% of treated patients.

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects including bradycardia, hypotension, and syncope have been reported to occur in less than 1% of treated patients.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects including nausea, vomiting, and constipation have been reported to occur in less than 1% of treated patients.

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity side effects including angioedema, skin rashes, and exfoliative dermatitis have been reported to occur with chronic use in less than 1% of treated patients.

General

General side effects including fever have been reported to occur with chronic use in less than 1% of treated patients.

Hepatic

Hepatic side effects including liver damage have been reported to occur with chronic use in less than 1% of treated patients.

Hematologic

Hematologic side effects including megaloblastic anemia have been reported to occur with chronic use in less than 1% of treated patients.

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