Mecamylamine Side Effects

Brand Names: Inversine

Please note - some side effects for Mecamylamine may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

Side Effects of Mecamylamine - for the Consumer

Mecamylamine

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 Mecamylamine:

Blurred vision; constipation (sometimes preceded by small, frequent liquid stools); decreased sex drive; dizziness; dry mouth; enlarged pupils; impotence;inflammation of the tongue; lightheadedness; loss of appetite; nausea; urinary retention; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); abnormal movements; abnormal thinking; difficulty urinating; fainting; frequent loose bowel movements with stomach bloating and decreased gas; seizure; tremors.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

Side Effects by Body System - for Healthcare Professionals

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included ileus, constipation (sometimes preceded by small, frequent liquid stools), nausea, vomiting, anorexia, glossitis, and dryness of mouth.

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included orthostatic dizziness and syncope and postural hypotension.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included convulsions, choreiform movements, tremor, and paresthesias.

These side effects have occurred most often when large doses of mecamylamine were used, especially in patients with cerebral or renal insufficiency.

Psychiatric

These side effects have occurred most often when large doses of mecamylamine were used, especially in patients with cerebral or renal insufficiency.

Psychiatric side effects have included mental aberrations.

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have included interstitial pulmonary edema and fibrosis.

Genitourinary

Genitourinary side effects have included urinary retention and impotence.

Ocular

Ocular side effects have included blurred vision and dilated pupils.

General

General side effects have included decreased libido, weakness, fatigue, and sedation.

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