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
- Nausea (18-23%)
- Headache (14-18%)
- Weight loss (14% in children)
- Dry mouth (6-14%)
- Stomach pain (5-13%)
- Sleepiness (9-11%)
- Tiredness (7-11%)
- Lower appetite (6-10%)
- Constipation (9% in adults)
- Dizziness (8-9%)
- Hard to sleep (7-10%)
- Diarrhea (6-9%)
- Vomiting (3-9%)
- Excessive sweating (6% in adults)
Less Common Side Effects
- Blurred vision
- Agitation
- Tremor
- Anxiety
- Erectile dysfunction
- Low sex drive
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Muscle pain
- Flushing
- Throat pain
- Cough
Drizalma Sprinkle serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Suicidal thoughts and behavior
- Liver failure: itchy skin, feeling bloated, nausea, right upper stomach pain, dark urine, yellow skin or eyes, feeling tired, feeling confused, not wanting to eat
- Serotonin syndrome: agitation, hallucinations, confusion, coma, fast heart rate, sudden changes in blood pressure, dizziness, sweating, blushing, high body temperature, tremor, stiffness, muscle jerks, or seizures
- Severe skin reactions: skin blisters, peeling rash, sores in the mouth, or hives
- Withdrawal symptoms: nausea, diarrhea, sweating, anxiety, agitation, dizziness, confusion, headache, trouble sleeping, and seizures
- Severe bleeding or bruising: bruising that doesn't improve, black-colored stools, pink or red-colored urine, coughing up or vomiting blood, unusual bleeding from the nose or gums
- Low sodium levels: headaches, trouble concentrating, memory problems, weakness, confusion, hallucinations
- Seizures
Source: DailyMed
The following Drizalma Sprinkle 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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Incidence not known
Abdominal or stomach pain
area rash
blindness
blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
blurred vision
change in consciousness
chills
clay-colored stools
cold sweats
confusion
convulsions
dark urine
decreased urine output
decreased vision
difficulty with swallowing
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
fainting
fast or irregular heartbeat
general tiredness or weakness
hives or welts, itching, or skin rash
hives, itching, puffiness, or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
increased thirst
joint or muscle pain
large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
light-colored stools
loss of consciousness
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
red, irritated eyes
redness of the skin
sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
tearing
tightness in the chest
unpleasant breath odor
upper right stomach pain
vomiting of blood
yellow eyes and skin
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
Agitation
loss of bladder control
muscle spasm or jerking of all extremities
overactive reflexes
poor coordination
restlessness
shivering
sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
sudden loss of consciousness
sweating
talking or acting with excitement you cannot control
trembling or shaking
twitching
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting
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:
More common
Body aches or pain
difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
ear congestion
headache
lack or loss of strength
loss of appetite
loss of voice
muscle aches
sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
stuffy or runny nose
sweating increased
trouble sleeping
Less common
Abnormal orgasm
acid or sour stomach
belching
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
change in taste
change or problem with discharge of semen
decreased interest in sexual intercourse
difficulty with moving
feeling of warmth or redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
inability to have or keep an erection
indigestion
longer than usual time to ejaculation of semen
loose stools
loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
loss of taste
muscle cramps, pains, or stiffness
shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
stomach discomfort or upset
sudden sweating
swollen joints
trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
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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