Vecamyl Side Effects

Generic name: mecamylamine

Note: This document contains side effect information about mecamylamine. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Vecamyl.

Applies to mecamylamine: oral tablet.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

• tremors or jerky muscle movements;

• numbness, tingling, burning pain;

• painful or difficult urination;

• ongoing diarrhea with stomach bloating;

• confusion, thinking problems;

• a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;

• a seizure; or

• dry cough, wheezing, feeling short of breath (even while lying down).

Common side effects may include:

• dizziness or fainting;

• nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite;

• constipation;

• dry mouth, swollen tongue;

• feeling weak or tired;

• blurred vision; or

• impotence, decreased interest in sex.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to mecamylamine: oral tablet.

Nervous system

Frequency not reported: Orthostatic dizziness and syncope, convulsions, choreiform movements, mental aberrations, tremor, paresthesias, sedation^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

Frequency not reported: Ileus, constipation, vomiting, nausea, glossitis, dry mouth^[Ref]

Genitourinary

Frequency not reported: Urinary retention, impotence^[Ref]

Ocular

Frequency not reported: Blurred vision, dilated pupils^[Ref]

Other

Frequency not reported: Weakness, fatigue^[Ref]

Respiratory

Frequency not reported: Interstitial pulmonary edema and fibrosis^[Ref]

Cardiovascular

Frequency not reported: Postural hypotension^[Ref]

Metabolic

Frequency not reported: Anorexia^[Ref]

Psychiatric

Frequency not reported: Decreased libido^[Ref]

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.

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