Sacrosidase Side Effects
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 24, 2025.
Applies to sacrosidase: oral solution.
Precautions
It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits, to see if this medicine is working properly and to decide if you should continue to take it.
Sacrosidase may cause serious allergic reactions. Check with your doctor right away if you or your child have a rash; itching; swelling of the face, tongue, and throat; trouble with breathing; or chest pain after you use this medicine.
Your doctor may order a skin test before you or your child start using this medicine. The skin test is used to see if you have an allergy to sacrosidase. Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your home has ever had a positive skin test reaction to sacrosidase.
This medicine will help your body absorb sugar. This might change the level of sugar in your blood and urine. If you or your child have diabetes, you might need to measure your blood or urine sugar more often. Check with your doctor before changing your diet or the dose of your diabetes medicine.
Common side effects of sacrosidase
Some side effects of sacrosidase 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:
Less common side effects
- abdominal or stomach pain
- confusion
- constipation
- decreased urination
- diarrhea
- dizziness
- dry mouth
- fainting
- headache
- increased thirst
- lightheadedness
- nausea and vomiting
- sleeplessness
- sunken eyes
- thirst
- trouble with sleeping
- unable to sleep
- unusual tiredness or weakness
- wrinkled skin
Serious side effects of sacrosidase
Along with its needed effects, sacrosidase 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 sacrosidase:
Incidence not known
- chest pain
- increase in heart rate
- itching
- nervousness
- rapid breathing
- rash
- swelling of the face, tongue, and throat
- wheezing or troubled breathing
For healthcare professionals
Applies to sacrosidase: oral solution.
Gastrointestinal adverse events
- Frequency not reported: Abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting[Ref]
Psychiatric
Hypersensitivity
- Frequency not reported: Serious hypersensitivity reaction[Ref]
Respiratory
- Frequency not reported: Wheezing[Ref]
Nervous system
- Frequency not reported: Headache[Ref]
Metabolic
- Frequency not reported: Dehydration[Ref]
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References
1. (2001) "Product Information. Sucraid (sacrosidase)." Orphan Medical
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Sacrosidase 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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