Opium Tincture Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
  • Constipation
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Fainting
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Nausea

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Complete Or Partial Collapse Of The Lung Airways Called Atelectasis
  • Confusion
  • Decreased Lung Function
  • Involuntary Muscle Movements
  • Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Change In Vision
  • A Spasm Of The Ureter
  • Blurred Vision
  • Decreased Urine Production
  • Double Vision
  • Dry Mouth
  • False Sense Of Well-Being
  • Headache
  • Nervousness

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Skin Rash
  • A Spasm Of The Larynx
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • Accidental Falls
  • Addiction To A Drug
  • Bronchospastic Lung Disease
  • Depression
  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Hallucinations
  • Hives
  • Inflammation Of The Skin Due To An Allergy
  • Itching
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Slow Heartbeat
  • Trouble Breathing
  • Vocal Cord Swelling

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Altered Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
  • Infertility
  • Irritation Of The Stomach Or Intestines
  • Opioid Induced Allodynia
  • Opioid Induced Hyperalgesia
  • Spasm Of A Bile Duct Tract
  • The Inability To Have An Erection
  • Vomiting

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