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
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Loss of appetite
- Headache
- Dry mouth
- Blurry vision
- Restlessness and anxiety
- Tremors, shakiness
- Trouble sleeping
- Constipation
- Change in taste
- Trouble getting or maintaining an erection
Vivactil serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Suicidal thoughts or behaviors
- Heart attack: chest pain, cold sweats, left arm pain, difficulty breathing
- Stroke: sudden numbness, weakness, confusion, or difficulty talking
- Serious allergic reaction: difficulty breathing, hives, itching, fast heartbeat, tightness in the throat, dizziness, swelling in the face or tongue
Source: DailyMed
The following Vivactil 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:
Incidence not known
Abdominal or stomach pain
agitation or irritability
blurred vision
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
change in urination
chest pain or discomfort
clay-colored stools
cold sweats
confusion about identity, place, and time
continuing ringing, buzzing, or other unexplained noise in the ears
convulsions
cool, pale skin
difficulty with speaking
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
double vision
false beliefs that cannot be changed by facts
fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
feeling of warmth
feeling, seeing, or hearing things that are not there
feeling that others are watching you or controlling your behavior
feeling that others can hear your thoughts
fever with or without chills
hearing loss
hostility
hyperventilation
inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
lack of coordination
lower back or side pain
mood or mental changes
muscle spasm or jerking of all extremities
muscle trembling or twitching
nightmares
pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
panic
pinpoint red or purple spots on the skin
pounding in the ears
redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
shakiness and unsteady walk
slurred speech
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
stiffness of the limbs
stupor
sweating
swelling of face, ankles, or hands
swollen glands
talking, feeling, and acting with excitement
trouble sleeping
twisting movements of body uncontrolled movements, especially of the face, neck, and back
unusual behavior
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
weight gain or loss
yellow eyes or skin
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
Change in consciousness
clumsiness
disorientation
disturbed concentration
drowsiness to profound coma
enlarged pupils
increased or excessive unconscious or jerking movements
low body temperature
muscle aches or tightness
muscle weakness
severe sleepiness
shivering
trouble breathing
weak or feeble pulse
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:
Incidence not known
Abdominal or stomach cramps
bigger, dilated, or enlarged pupils (black part of the eye)
black tongue
difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
enlargement or swelling of the breasts
hair loss or thinning of the hair
hives or welts
increased in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
increased sensitivity of the eyes to light
increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
pain or discomfort in the chest, upper stomach, or throat
peculiar taste
severe sunburn
small red or purple spots on the skin
swelling of the testicles
swelling or inflammation of the mouth
swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands on side of the face or neck
unexpected or excess milk flow from the breasts
waking to urinate at night
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.
Other Vivactil articles
Other Tricyclic Antidepressants side effects articles
Why trust our experts?
