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
Oral syrup
- Vomiting (8%)
- Nausea (4%)
Injection for sedation
- Pain at injection site (4-5%)
- Hiccups (4%)
- Nausea (3%)
- Vomiting (3%)
Injection for long-lasting seizure
- Upper airway blockage (5%)
- Agitation (4%)
- Fever (4%)
- Confusion (3%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Coughing
Midazolam serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Severe difficulty breathing
Source: DailyMed
The following Midazolam 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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Less common
Aggressiveness
agitation
choking
confusion
decreased awareness or responsiveness
decreased urine output
difficulty walking, speaking, or writing
discouragement
dizziness
feeling sad or empty
headache
irritability
lack of appetite
loss of bladder or bowel control
loss of consciousness
loss of interest or pleasure
memory loss
muscle twitching
nightmares or unusually vivid dreams
rapid weight gain
seizures
severe sleepiness
strong urge to urinate
swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
thirst
trouble concentrating
trouble sleeping
trouble breathing
unable to speak
unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
Lack of coordination
relaxed and calm feeling
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:
Less common
Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
Rare
Muscle stiffness
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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