Quazepam Side Effects

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

Quazepam

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 Quazepam:

Clumsiness or unsteadiness; dizziness; fatigue; headache; lightheadedness; nausea; nervousness; sluggishness; unusual weakness.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); abnormal thinking; anxiety; behavior changes; confusion; decreased coordination; hallucinations; irregular heartbeat; memory problems (eg, memory loss); mental or mood changes (eg, aggression, agitation, depression); suicidal thoughts or actions; trouble sleeping; vision changes; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

Side Effects by Body System

Nervous system

The manufacturer reports that the following effects have been observed rarely and generally only at high doses: hypokinesia, ataxia, confusion, incoordination, hyperkinesia, speech disorder and tremor. In addition, depression, nervousness, anxiety, amnesia, behavioral changes, agitation, and psychotic-like syndromes have been reported rarely.

Nervous system side effects have been common. Most frequently they have included drowsiness, sedation, daytime somnolence, headache, and dizziness.

Other

Other side effects have included tolerance to the pharmacologic effects of benzodiazepines and withdrawal symptoms after either abrupt cessation or fast tapering of quazepam. Symptoms have included agitation, restlessness, anxiety, depression, insomnia, tremor, abdominal discomfort, blurred vision, vomiting, sweating, and seizures.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included dyspepsia, dry mouth, nausea, and constipation.

Genitourinary

Genitourinary side effects have included urinary retention, incontinence and changes in libido.

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