Nabilone Side Effects
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 12, 2025.
Applies to nabilone: oral capsules.
Side effects include:
Most frequent adverse effects are drowsiness, vertigo, dry mouth, euphoria.
For healthcare professionals
Applies to nabilone: oral capsule.
Nervous system adverse events
- Very common (10% or more): Drowsiness (up to 66%), vertigo/dizziness (up to 59%), ataxia (up to 14%), concentration difficulties (up to 12%)
- Common (1% to 10%): Headache, sedation
- Frequency not reported: Syncope, cerebral vascular accident, equilibrium dysfunction, paresthesia, tremor, memory disturbance, perception disturbance, convulsions, dystonia, numbness, akathisia, speech disorder, hyperactivity, lightheadedness, coordination disturbance, taste change, nervousness, unconsciousness, hypotonia
- Postmarketing reports: CNS depression, CNS stimulation, stupor[Ref]
Psychiatric
- Very common (10% or more): Euphoria (up to 38%), depression (up to 14%), sleep disturbance (up to 11%)
- Common (1% to 10%): Dysphoria, disorientation, depersonalization syndrome
- Frequency not reported: Hallucinations, confusion, anxiety, abnormal dreams, insomnia, mood swings, inebriated feeling, psychosis, paranoia, apathy, thought disorder, withdrawal, panic disorder, phobic neurosis, emotional disorder
- Postmarketing reports: Emotional lability[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
- Common (1% to 10%): Dry mouth (up to 36%)
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Nausea
- Frequency not reported: Vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation, aphthous ulcer, mouth irritation, gastritis, dyspepsia, thick tongue[Ref]
Ocular
- Very common (10% or more): Visual disturbance (up to 13%)
- Frequency not reported: Eye irritation, eye dryness, eye disorder, amblyopia, eye swelling, eyelid disease, pupil dilation, photophobia, visual field defect[Ref]
Cardiovascular
- Common (1% to 10%): Hypotension
- Frequency not reported: Orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia, palpitation, hypertension, arrhythmia, elevated supine and standing heart rates[Ref]
Other
- Common (1% to 10%): Asthenia
- Frequency not reported: Ear tightness, tinnitus, flushing, hot flashes, bacterial infection, unspecified pain, chest pain, fatigue, chills, malaise, irritability, fever, inhibited walking, face edema, lack of effect[Ref]
Hematologic
- Frequency not reported: Anemia
- Postmarketing reports: Leukopenia[Ref]
Musculoskeletal
- Frequency not reported: Muscle pain, back pain, neck pain, joint pain, twitches[Ref]
Genitourinary
- Frequency not reported: Increased urination, decreased urination, urinary retention, micturition frequency, impaired urination[Ref]
Metabolic
- Common (1% to 10%): Anorexia, increased appetite
- Frequency not reported: Thirst[Ref]
Respiratory
- Frequency not reported: Dyspnea, pharyngitis, nasal congestion, sinus headache, dry throat, dry nose, sneezing, nosebleed, cough, voice change[Ref]
Dermatologic
- Frequency not reported: Anhidrosis, photosensitivity, pruritus, rash, allergic reactions, excessive sweating[Ref]
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References
1. (2006) "Product Information. Cesamet (nabilone)." Valeant Pharmaceuticals
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Nabilone side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
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