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
- Trouble sleeping (51-55%)
- Lightheadedness when standing after sitting (29-42%)
- Slow heart rate (24-32%)
- Low blood pressure (30%)
- Dizziness (19-23%)
- Excessive sleepiness (11-13%)
- Dry mouth (10-11%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Ringing in the ears
- Feeling faint
Lucemyra serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Abnormal heart rhythm: chest pounding, irregular heartbeat, chest pain, short of breath, feeling faint or lightheaded
- Opioid overdose (if opioid medication is restarted): trouble breathing, shallow breathing, not responding to sound or touch, extremely sleepy, blue skin
Source: DailyMed
The following Lucemyra side effects have also been reported
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
- Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
- CNS depression—slow or shallow breathing, shortness of breath, feeling faint, dizziness, confusion, trouble staying awake
- Heart rhythm changes— fast or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, chest pain, trouble breathing
- Low blood pressure—dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, blurry vision
- Slow heartbeat—dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, confusion, trouble breathing, unusual weakness or fatigue
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Trouble sleeping
