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
- Anxiety
- Restlessness
- Tremor
- Weakness
- Dizziness
- Sweating
- Pounding heart
- Nausea/vomiting
- Headache
- Looking pale
Please note: The side effects listed were reported in cases where people received [[EDITOR|DRUG_DISPLAY_NAME]] injections into the muscle or under the skin.
Less Common Side Effects
- High heart rate
- Irregular heart rhythm
- High blood pressure
- Chest pain
- Kidney problems
- Breathing problems
Epinephrine (Adrenalin) serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- High blood pressure: headache, chest pain, dizziness, blurry vision
- Irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmias): fatigue, weakness, dizziness, shortness of breath, chest pain, sweating
- Skin problems: pain, warmth, swelling, tenderness, redness at injection site
- Too much fluid in the lungs: shortness of breath, wheezing, quick, shallow breaths
- Kidney problems: low urine output, muscle cramps, swelling in arms/legs
- Serious allergic reaction: hives, rash, blisters, skin reddening, swelling of the lips or tongue, difficulty breathing
Source: DailyMed
The following Epinephrine (Adrenalin) 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
Abnormal or decreased touch sensation
arm, back, or jaw pain
bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
blurred vision
chest pain, tightness, heaviness, or discomfort
cold, pale, or bluish color of the skin of the fingers or toes
confusion
difficulty in speaking
dizziness
double vision
fainting
fast, slow, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
headache
inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
inability to speak
numbness, tingling, or pain in the fingers
paleness of the skin
pounding in the ears
restlessness
shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
slow speech
sweating
trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
trouble breathing
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
Agitation
coldness of the skin
confusion
decreased awareness or responsiveness
decreased urine output
drowsiness
hostility
irritability
lightheadedness
loss of consciousness
muscle twitching
rapid weight gain
rapid, deep breathing
seizures
severe sleepiness
stomach cramps
swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
unusual drowsiness, dullness, or feeling of sluggishness
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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