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
- Constipation (6%)
- Sleepiness (6%)
- Increased sweating (4%)
- Diarrhea (3%)
- Nausea (3%)
- Poor appetite (3%)
- Dizziness (3%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Dry mouth
- Stomach pain
- Indigestion or upset stomach
- Weakness
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Anxiety
- Shakiness
- Trouble sleeping
- Itching
- Prostate problems
Ultracet serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- __Trouble breathing __
- Fast heartbeat
- Chest pain
- Swelling of your face, tongue or throat
- Extreme sleepiness
- Increased irritability
- Increased body temperature
- Trouble walking
- Stiff muscles
- Mental changes, such as confusion
Source: DailyMed
The following Ultracet 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
Burning, itching, and redness of the skin
chest pain or tightness
difficulty with swallowing
dizziness
fast heartbeat
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
seizures
skin rash, hives, or itching skin
trouble breathing
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting
Incidence not known
Agitation
bigger, dilated, or enlarged pupils
blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
chills
confusion
confusion as to time, place, or person
constricted, pinpoint, or small pupils
darkening of the skin
fainting
hallucinations
holding false beliefs that cannot be changed by fact
increased sensitivity of the eyes to light
irregular or slow heart rate
joint or muscle pain
large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
loss of appetite
noisy breathing
overactive reflexes
poor coordination
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
red, irritated eyes
shivering
sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
sweating
talking or acting with excitement you cannot control
trembling or shaking
twitching
unusual excitement, nervousness, or restlessness
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
Black, tarry stools
dark urine
disorientation
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
drowsiness to profound coma
headache
irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
lightheadedness
loss of appetite
mood or other mental changes
pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
stomach pain
trouble sleeping
unpleasant breath odor
unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness
vomiting of blood
yellow eyes or skin
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
belching
bloated or feeling of fullness
excess air or gas in the stomach or bowels
false or unusual sense of well-being
feeling of warmth
increase in bowel movements
increased sweating
indigestion
loose stools
loss of strength or energy
muscle pain or weakness
numbness or tingling of the hands, legs, and feet
painful or difficult urination
redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally the upper chest
sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
soft stools
stomach discomfort
Rare
Abnormal thinking
blurred vision
change in vision
clumsiness, unsteadiness, trembling, or problems with muscle control or coordination
cold sweats
continuing ringing, buzzing, or unexplained noise in the ears
crying
decrease in the frequency or amount of urination
decreased awareness or responsiveness
decreased interest in sexual intercourse
delusions of persecution, mistrust, suspiciousness, or combativeness
difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
false or unusual sense of well-being
feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
feeling unusually cold
headache, severe or continuing
increased muscle tone
involuntary muscle contractions
loss of memory
loss of sense of reality
loss of sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
migraine headache
morbid dreaming
pounding in the ears
problems with memory
quick to react or overreact emotionally
rapidly changing moods
sensation of spinning
severe stomach pain
shakiness and unsteady walk
shivering
vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
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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