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
- Headache
- Heartburn
- Upset stomach
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Stomach pain
- Nervousness
- Talkativeness
- Irritability
- Weakness
- Body aches, joint pain
Less Common Side Effects
- Blurry vision
- Feeling faint
- Trouble breathing
- Rash
- Dry mouth
- Bitter taste
- More saliva
- Slurred speech
- Feeling confused
Flurazepam serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serious allergic reaction: swelling of the face, tongue, or throat, difficulty breathing, nausea, and vomiting
- Extreme sleepiness
- Slowed breathing
- Suicidal thoughts or behavior
- Seizures
Source: DailyMed
The following Flurazepam 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:
Rare
Black, tarry stools
blurred vision
chills
confusion
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
feeling like you will pass out
large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
painful or difficult urination
slurred speech
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
sweating
swollen glands
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
Incidence not known
Change in consciousness
clumsy movement, moving from side to side
confusion about identity, place, and time
falling
fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
loss of consciousness
shakiness and unsteady walk
unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness or feeling of sluggishness
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:
Rare
Bitter taste
blurred vision
burning eyes
difficulty in focusing
discouragement
false or unusual sense of well-being
feeling of warmth
feeling sad or empty
hallucinations
increased watering of the mouth
itching skin or skin rash
loss of appetite
loss of interest or pleasure
mood or mental changes
nightmares
redness of the face, neck, arms and occasionally, upper chest
restlessness
sweating
trouble concentrating
trouble sleeping
unusual excitement, nervousness, restlessness, or irritability
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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