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
- Sleepiness
- Trouble thinking clearly
- Trouble walking or performing tasks
- Lightheadedness
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Dry mouth
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Constipation
Less Common Side Effects
- Flushing
- Itching
- Rash
- Stomach pain
- Low appetite
Hydromet serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Dangerously slow breathing: trouble breathing; bluish-colored lips, fingers, or toes
- Accidentally taking too much (overdose): not responding to sound or touch, slow breathing, extreme sleepiness, cold or clammy skin, slow or irregular heartbeat, confusion, seizure
- Opioid withdrawal (if suddenly stopped after long-term use): anxiety, suicidal thoughts, restlessness, runny nose, yawning, sweating, chills, wide pupils, irritability
- Excessive sleepiness or dizziness
- Seizures
Source: DailyMed
The following Hydromet 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:
Less common
Bladder pain
bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
bloody or cloudy urine
body aches or pain
chills
difficult or labored breathing
difficult, burning, or painful urination
ear congestion
fear or nervousness
frequent urge to urinate
headache
loss of voice
lower back or side pain
rapid weight gain
tightness in the chest
tingling of the hands or feet
unusual tiredness or weakness
unusual weight gain or loss
Incidence not known
Agitation
darkening of the skin
difficulty swallowing
fast heartbeat
loss of appetite
mental depression
overactive reflexes
poor coordination
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
restlessness
shivering
talking or acting with excitement you cannot control
trembling or shaking
twitching
vomiting
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
Blue lips and fingernails
blurred vision
change in consciousness
chest pain or discomfort
cold and clammy skin
confusion
constricted pupil (black part of the eye)
coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
decreased awareness or responsiveness
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
increased sweating
irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
pale skin
sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
slow or irregular heartbeat
weak muscle tone
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
Difficulty having a bowel movement
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.
