Vivactil Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Abnormal Heart Rhythm
  • Abnormal Sexual Function

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Heartburn

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Disorder With Excess Antidiuretic Hormone Called Syndrome Of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone
  • A Form Of Mania That Has A Lower Severity Of Symptoms
  • A Heart Attack
  • A Skin Rash
  • A Stroke
  • A Type Of Slowed Heart Rhythm Disorder Called Heart Block
  • A Yellowing Of The Eyes Or Skin From Buildup Of Bilirubin Called Jaundice
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Abnormal Results On An Electroencephalogram, A Test Recording The Brain's Activity
  • An Inability To Completely Empty The Bladder
  • Blurred Vision
  • Breastmilk Production Not Associated With Childbirth Or Nursing
  • Confusion
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Decreased Function Of Bone Marrow
  • Disturbance In The Ability Of The Eye To Focus
  • Enlarged Breasts
  • Extrapyramidal Disease, A Type Of Movement Disorder
  • Hair Loss
  • Hallucinations
  • Increased Eosinophils In The Blood
  • Increased Pressure In The Eye
  • Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun
  • Itching
  • Large Purple Or Brown Skin Blotches
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Muscle Tremors
  • Nervousness
  • Orthostatic Hypotension, A Form Of Low Blood Pressure
  • Panic Disorder
  • Paralysis Of The Intestines
  • Prolonged QT Interval On EKG
  • Ringing In The Ears
  • Secondary Angle-Closure Glaucoma, A Type Of Eye Disorder
  • Seizures
  • Serotonin Syndrome, A Type Of Disorder With High Serotonin Levels
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Swelling Of The Testicles
  • The Inability To Have An Erection
  • Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Discolored Tongue
  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • A Painful Condition That Affects The Nerves In The Legs And Arms Called Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Accidental Falls
  • Agitation
  • Altered Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
  • An Increased Need To Urinate Often
  • Anxious Feelings
  • Constipation
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Delusions
  • Diarrhea
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Dilated Pupils
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Dry Mouth
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Fever
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Headache
  • Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
  • High Blood Pressure
  • High Blood Sugar
  • Hives
  • Inflammation Of The Parotid Gland
  • Loss Of Muscle Coordination
  • Low Blood Sugar
  • Low Energy
  • Nausea
  • Nightmares
  • Poisoning Caused By Anticholinergic Medication
  • Puffy Face From Water Retention
  • Small Reddish-Purplish Pin-Point Sized Spots On Skin
  • Stomach Cramps
  • Stomatitis, A Condition With Painful Swelling And Sores Inside The Mouth
  • Taste Impairment
  • Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck
  • Urination During The Night
  • Visible Water Retention
  • Vomiting
  • Weight Gain
  • Weight Loss

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