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
Adults
- Trouble sleeping (23%)
- Headache (17%)
- Nausea (12%)
- Tiredness (12%)
- Dry mouth (10%)
- Not feeling hungry (10%)
- Sleepiness (6%)
- Constipation (6%)
Children
- Sleepiness (16%)
- Headache (11%)
- Not feeling hungry (7%)
- Upper respiratory tract infection (7%)
- Tiredness (6%)
Less Common Side Effects
Adults
- Feeling irritable
- Dizziness
- Vomiting
- Acid reflux
- Fast heart beat
Children
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Trouble sleeping
- Feeling irritable
- Fever
Qelbree serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Unusual mood or behavior changes: depression, anxiety, panic attack, irritability, aggression, impulsive behavior
- Suicidal thoughts and behaviors
- Dangerously high heart rate or high blood pressure: severe headache, nosebleed, vision problems, trouble breathing, chest pain, chest pounding
Source: DailyMed
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The following Qelbree 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
- Fast or irregular heartbeat
- Increase in blood pressure
- Mood and behavior changes—anxiety, nervousness, confusion, hallucinations, irritability, hostility, thoughts of suicide or self-harm, worsening mood, feelings of depression
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
