Tapentadol Tablet Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Low Blood Pressure

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Constipation
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Itching

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Change In The Ability To Pay Attention
  • Abnormal Dreams
  • Anxious Feelings
  • Blurred Vision
  • Chills
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Depression
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Dry Mouth
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Indigestion
  • Low Energy
  • Low Energy And Weakness
  • Muscle Tremors
  • Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
  • Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck
  • The Inability To Have An Erection

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Skin Rash
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • Abnormal Nervous System Function Affecting Alertness
  • Accidental Falls
  • Addiction To A Drug
  • Confusion
  • Decreased Function Of The Adrenal Gland
  • Decreased Lung Function
  • Deficiency Of A Substance That Promotes Masculinization
  • High Pressure Within The Skull
  • Hives
  • Orthostatic Hypotension, A Form Of Low Blood Pressure
  • Panic Disorder
  • Seizures
  • Serotonin Syndrome, A Type Of Disorder With High Serotonin Levels
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Spasm Of A Bile Duct Tract
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • The Stomach And Intestines To Move Food At A Slower Pace
  • Trouble Breathing

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Change In Vision
  • A Delay When Starting To Urinate
  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • A Type Of Speech Disorder Called Dysarthria
  • Agitation
  • Altered Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
  • An Extreme Sense Of Wellbeing Called Euphoria
  • An Increased Need To Urinate Often
  • Diarrhea
  • Fainting
  • Hallucinations
  • Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
  • Inducing Of A Relaxed Easy State
  • Infertility
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Irritability
  • Loss Of Muscle Coordination
  • Memory Loss
  • Numbness
  • Opioid Induced Allodynia
  • Opioid Induced Hyperalgesia
  • Weight Loss

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