The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Dizziness (20-28%)
- Sleepiness (11-18%)
- Headache (13-15%)
- Nausea (10-16%)
- Double vision (9-11%)
- Vomiting (6-10%)
- Tiredness (4-7%)
- Blurry vision (5-6%)
- Difficulty with movement or coordination (4-6%)
- Feeling like the room is spinning (2-6%)
- Shakiness (tremor, 2-4%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Stomach-related side effects (e.g., diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain)
- Weakness
- Swelling in the hands or feet
- Urinary tract infection (UTI)
- Shaky eye movement
- Cough
- Difficulty speaking
- Difficulty with balance
- Fall
- Memory problems
- Depression
- Difficulty sleeping
- Rash
- High blood pressure
- Low sodium levels
Aptiom serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Thoughts of hurting yourself or of suicide
- Low sodium levels: nausea, tiredness, headache, confusion, more seizures than usual
- Liver injury: severe nausea, vomiting, right-sided stomach pain, fatigue, low or no appetite, yellowing of the skin or eyes
- Allergic reaction: severe rash, hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, mouth, or throat
Source: DailyMed
The following Aptiom side effects have also been reported
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
- Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
- Infection—fever, chills, cough, or sore throat
- Low sodium level—muscle weakness, fatigue, dizziness, headache, confusion
- Rash, fever, and swollen lymph nodes
- Redness, blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
- Thoughts of suicide or self-harm, worsening mood, or feelings of depression
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
- Difficulty with paying attention, memory, or speech
- Dizziness
- Double vision
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Loss of balance or coordination
- Nausea
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