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
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Slurred speech
- Headache
- Weakness
- Vision changes
Less Common Side Effects
- Vision problems
- Problems with movement and balance
Meprobamate serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Severe allergic reaction: skin rash, fever, swollen lymph nodes, facial swelling, throat tightness, swollen lips and/or eyelids
- Withdrawal: vomiting, problems with coordination, tremors, muscle twitching, confusion, hallucinations, seizures
Source: DailyMed
The following Meprobamate 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
fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat
sore throat and fever
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual excitement
wheezing, shortness of breath, or troubled breathing
Symptoms of overdose
Confusion (severe)
dizziness or lightheadedness (continuing)
drowsiness (severe)
shortness of breath or slow or troubled breathing
slow heartbeat
slurred speech
staggering
weakness (severe)
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
Clumsiness or unsteadiness
drowsiness
After you stop using this medicine, it may still produce some side effects that need attention. During this period of time, check with your doctor immediately if you notice the following side effects:
Clumsiness or unsteadiness
confusion
convulsions (seizures)
hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there)
increased dreaming
muscle twitching
nausea or vomiting
nervousness or restlessness
nightmares
trembling
trouble in sleeping
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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