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
- Application site reactions (24%)
- Headache (18%)
- Trouble sleeping (12%)
- Diarrhea (9%)
- Dry mouth (8%)
- Indigestion (4%)
- Rash (4%)
- Sinus infection (3%)
- Sore throat (3%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Sexual problems
- Low blood pressure
- Weight gain
- Weight loss
- Reduced appetite
- Itchiness
- High heart rate
- Tremors
Emsam serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Suicidal thoughts and behavior
- Serotonin syndrome: agitation, hallucinations, confusion, coma, fast heart rate, sudden changes in blood pressure, dizziness, sweating, blushing, high body temperature, tremor, stiffness, muscle jerks, seizures
- Dangerously high blood pressure: chest pain, severe headaches, fast heartbeat, stiff or sore neck, nausea, vomiting, sweating, wide pupils, light sensitivity
Source: DailyMed
The following Emsam 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:
More common
Chills
cold sweats
confusion
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
Incidence not known
Confusion about identity, place, and time
seeing things that are not there
seizures
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
Burning, itching, redness, skin rash, swelling, or soreness where the patch was placed
headache
trouble sleeping
Less common
Belching
body aches or pain
change or problem with discharge of semen
congestion
dryness or soreness of the throat
hoarseness
indigestion
pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
rash
stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
stuffy or runny nose
tender, swollen glands in the neck
tightness of the chest
trouble swallowing
troubled breathing
voice changes
weight changes
Rare
Decreased interest in sexual intercourse
inability to have or keep an erection
loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
not able to have an orgasm
Incidence not known
Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
tension
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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