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
- Feeding problems (9%)
- Rash (9%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Irritability
- Restlessness
- Shakiness
- Fast heart rate
- Shortness of breath
- Dry skin
- More urination
Cafcit serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serious bacterial infection in the intestine: bloating of the stomach area, vomiting, bloody stools, loss of energy
- Accidentally getting too much caffeine (overdose): fever, fast heart rate, trouble sleeping, vomiting, shakiness, muscle problems, seizure
Source: DailyMed
The following Cafcit side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine 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 as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
dizziness
fast heartbeat
hyperglycemia, including blurred vision, drowsiness, dry mouth, flushed dry skin, fruit-like breath odor, increased urination, ketones in urine, loss of appetite, nausea, stomachache, tiredness, troubled breathing, unusual thirst, or vomiting (in newborn babies)
hypoglycemia, including anxious feeling, blurred vision, cold sweats, confusion, cool pale skin, drowsiness, excessive hunger, fast heartbeat, nausea, nervousness, restless sleep, shakiness, or unusual tiredness or weakness (in newborn babies)
irritability, nervousness, or severe jitters (in newborn babies)
nausea (severe)
trouble in sleeping
vomiting
Symptoms of overdose
Abdominal or stomach pain
agitation, anxiety, excitement, or restlessness
confusion or delirium
convulsions (seizures)—in acute overdose
dehydration
faster breathing rate
fast or irregular heartbeat
headache
increased sensitivity to touch or pain
irritability
muscle trembling or twitching
nausea and vomiting, sometimes with blood
overextending the body with head and heels bent backward and body bowed forward
painful, swollen abdomen or vomiting (in newborn babies)
ringing or other sounds in ears
seeing flashes of "zig-zag" lights
whole-body tremors (in newborn babies)
Some side effects 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:
After you stop using this medicine, your body may need time to adjust. The length of time this takes depends on the amount of medicine you were using and how long you used it. During this time, check with your doctor if you notice any of the following side effects:
More common
dizziness
headache
irritability
muscle tension
nervousness
unusual tiredness
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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