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Flavoxate

Flavoxate Side Effects

Ashley Wong, PharmDAllison Gourley, PharmD
Reviewed by Ashley Wong, PharmD, Allison Gourley, PharmD
Last reviewed on September 7, 2021

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.

Less Common Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Dry mouth
  • Vertigo (spinning)
  • Headache
  • Confusion (especially in older adults)
  • Drowsiness
  • Anxiety
  • Lower white blood cell count
  • Fast heartbeat
  • Racing heart
  • Rash
  • High fever
  • Vision changes
  • Blurred vision
  • Painful urination

Source: DailyMed

The following Flavoxate 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:

Rare

Confusion

eye pain

skin rash or hives

sore throat and fever

Symptoms of overdose

Clumsiness or unsteadiness

dizziness (severe)

drowsiness (severe)

fever

flushing or redness of face

hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there)

shortness of breath or troubled breathing

unusual excitement, nervousness, restlessness, or irritability

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

Drowsiness

dryness of mouth and throat

Less common or rare

Blurred vision

constipation

difficult urination

difficulty concentrating

dizziness

fast heartbeat

headache

increased sensitivity of eyes to light

increased sweating

nausea or vomiting

nervousness

stomach pain

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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