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 (38%)
- Headache (29%)
- Double vision (28%)
- Problems with coordination (22%)
- Nausea (19%)
- Blurry vision (16%)
- Sleepiness (14%)
- Runny or stuffy nose (14%)
- Sore throat (10%)
- Rash (10%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Stomach pain
- Indigestion
- Flu-like symptoms
- Fever
- Cough
- Trouble sleeping
Note: Side effects were from adults taking [[EDITOR|DRUG_DISPLAY_NAME]] with other seizure medications. They can be different for people with bipolar disorder and for children.
Subvenite serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serious rash: rash, blisters, peeling skin, painful sores, swelling
- Severe allergic reaction: rash that spreads over your body, fever, swollen lymph nodes
- Overactive immune reaction to the medication: fever, rash, swollen lymph nodes, stomach pain, swelling of the stomach, yellowing of the eyes or skin, irritability, trouble with coordination
- Irregular heartbeat
- Suicidal thoughts and behavior
- Meningitis (inflammation in the brain): sudden headache, stiff neck, fever, rash, chills, eye sensitivity to bright lights, sleepiness, confusion, muscle pain, nausea, vomiting
When do Subvenite possible side effects begin and end?
Time passed since treatment started:
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Seek immediate medical care if you experience this side effect.
If a line continues to the right, you'll likely keep experiencing this side effect once it starts.
Source: DailyMed
The following Subvenite 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
- Change in vision
- Fever, neck pain or stiffness, sensitivity to light, headache, nausea, vomiting, confusion, which may be signs of meningitis
- Fever, rash, swollen lymph nodes, confusion, trouble walking, loss of balance or coordination, seizures
- Heart rhythm changes—fast or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, chest pain, trouble breathing
- Infection—fever, chills, cough, or sore throat
- Low red blood cell level—unusual weakness or fatigue, dizziness, headache, trouble breathing
- Rash, fever, and swollen lymph nodes
- Redness, blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
- Thoughts of suicide or self-harm, worsening mood, feelings of depression
- Unusual bruising or bleeding
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
