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
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Vertigo, feeling like the room is spinning
- Headache
Less Common Side Effects
- Skin rash
- Nausea
- Swelling (edema)
- Slurred speech
- Tremors, restlessness
- Change in sex drive
- Lack of energy
Oxazepam serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Severe sedation: overly sleepy, hard to wake up, slowed or shallow breathing
Source: DailyMed
The following Oxazepam 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
chills
clay-colored stools
dark urine
dizziness
fainting
fever with or without chills
headache
itching or rash
light-colored stools
loss of appetite
painful or difficult urination
shakiness and unsteady walk
shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
slurred speech
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
stomach pain
swelling
swollen glands
trouble breathing
unpleasant breath odor
unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting of blood
yellow eyes or skin
Incidence not known
Being forgetful
confusion about identity, place, and time
cough or hoarseness
decreased awareness or responsiveness
false or unusual sense of well-being
general feeling of tiredness or weakness
hallucinations
loss of bladder control
loss of memory
lower back or side pain
nightmares
pale skin
problems with memory
severe sleepiness
trouble sleeping
unusual excitement, nervousness, restlessness, or irritability
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
Blurred vision
change in consciousness
confusion
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
drowsiness
loss of consciousness
loss of strength or energy
muscle pain or weakness
shakiness and unsteady walk
sweating
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
Decreased interest in sexual intercourse
feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
inability to have or keep an erection
increased in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
increased interest in sexual intercourse
loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
rash with flat lesions or small raised lesions on the skin
sensation of spinning
Incidence not known
Double vision
menstrual changes
seeing double
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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