Buprenorphine Patch, Transdermal Weekly Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- Itching
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Skin Rash
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Dry Mouth
- Erythema Or Redness Of Skin Or Mucous Membrane
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- An Infection
- Backache
- Decreased Lung Function
- Dehydration
- Fainting
- Trouble Breathing
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
- Anxious Feelings
- Application Site Skin Reactions
- Chest Pain
- Cough
- Decreased Appetite
- Depression
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty Sleeping
- Excessive Sweating
- Fever
- Flu-Like Symptoms
- Generalized Weakness
- Indigestion
- Low Energy
- Muscle Tremors
- Numbness
- Stomach Cramps
- Throat Irritation
RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Hypersensitivity Reaction To A Drug
- A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
- A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
- Accidental Falls
- Addiction To A Drug
- Adrenal Gland Problems
- Blocked Bowels With Decreased Peristaltic Movement
- Bronchospastic Lung Disease
- Decreased Function Of The Adrenal Gland
- Deficiency Of A Substance That Promotes Masculinization
- High Blood Pressure
- Hives
- Significantly Low Blood Pressure
- Sleep Apnea
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Change In Vision
- A Stuffy And Runny Nose
- Altered Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
- Chills
- Decreased Alertness Or Consciousness
- Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
- Infertility
- Low Blood Sugar
- Nervousness
- Opioid Induced Allodynia
- Opioid Induced Hyperalgesia
- Orthostatic Hypotension, A Form Of Low Blood Pressure
- The Inability To Have An Erection
- Widening Of Blood Vessels
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