CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE-AMITRIPTYLINE Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Muscle Weakness

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Dry Mouth
  • Headache
  • Increased Hunger
  • Indigestion
  • Inducing Of A Relaxed Easy State
  • Loss Of Muscle Coordination
  • Poisoning Caused By Anticholinergic Medication
  • Slurred Speech
  • Weight Gain

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Abnormal Heart Rhythm
  • Abnormal Nervous System Function Affecting Alertness
  • An Inability To Completely Empty The Bladder
  • Behavioral Problems
  • Confusion
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Slow Heartbeat

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Abnormal Sexual Function
  • Altered Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
  • Blurred Vision
  • Confusion
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Difficulty Concentrating
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Heartburn
  • Low Energy
  • Muscle Tremors
  • Nervousness
  • Over Excitement
  • Taste Impairment
  • The Inability To Have An Erection
  • Vomiting

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 Heart Attack
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Skin Rash
  • A Stroke
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder Where The Red Blood Cells Burst Called Hemolytic Anemia
  • A Type Of Slowed Heart Rhythm Disorder Called Heart Block
  • A Yellowing Of The Eyes Or Skin From Buildup Of Bilirubin Called Jaundice
  • Abnormal Heart Electrical Signals
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Accidental Falls
  • Addiction To A Drug
  • An Inability To Completely Empty The Bladder
  • Anemia
  • Apnea, A Breathing Interruption
  • Coma
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Decreased Lung Function
  • Depression
  • Extrapyramidal Disease, A Type Of Movement Disorder
  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Feelings Of Hostility
  • Hallucinations
  • High Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Increased Eosinophils In The Blood
  • Increased Pressure In The Eye
  • Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun
  • Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
  • Large Purple Or Brown Skin Blotches
  • Low Blood Counts Due To Bone Marrow Failure
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Manic Behavior
  • Memory Loss
  • Mental Problems From Taking The Drug
  • Rapid Ventricular Heartbeat
  • Secondary Angle-Closure Glaucoma, A Type Of Eye Disorder
  • Seizures
  • Serotonin Syndrome, A Type Of Disorder With High Serotonin Levels
  • Sinus Tachycardia, A Type Of Fast Heart Rate
  • Sleepwalking
  • Slurred Speech
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Swelling Of The Tongue
  • Tardive Dyskinesia, A Disorder Characterized By Involuntary Movements Of The Face, Mouth And Tongue
  • Trouble Breathing
  • Ventricular Fibrillation, A Heart Rhythm Disorder
  • Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Change In Vision
  • A Discolored Tongue
  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • A Feeling Of Restlessness With Inability To Sit Still
  • A Form Of Mania That Has A Lower Severity Of Symptoms
  • A Painful Condition That Affects The Nerves In The Legs And Arms Called Peripheral Neuropathy
  • A Painful, Red Or Swollen Tongue
  • A Problem With Menstrual Periods
  • A Skin Rash
  • A Sleep Disorder
  • A Type Of Speech Disorder Called Dysarthria
  • Abnormal Dreams
  • Aggressive Behavior
  • Agitation
  • Altered Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
  • An Inability To Control Impulsive Behavior
  • Anxious Feelings
  • Blurred Vision
  • Breastmilk Production Not Associated With Childbirth Or Nursing
  • Complex Sleep Behaviors Like Eating Or Driving While Asleep
  • Constipation
  • Cramps
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Delirium
  • Delusions
  • Depersonalization, A Disconnection Of One's Own Sense Of Reality Or Identity
  • Difficult Or Painful Urination
  • Difficulty Concentrating
  • Dilated Pupils
  • Disturbance In The Ability Of The Eye To Focus
  • Double Vision
  • Dry Mouth
  • Enlarged Breasts
  • Excessive Saliva Production
  • Excessive Thirst
  • Fainting
  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Feelings Of Hostility
  • Hair Loss
  • Hair Loss
  • Headache
  • Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
  • Hiccups
  • High Blood Pressure
  • High Blood Sugar
  • Hives
  • Inflammation Of The Parotid Gland
  • Involuntary Leakage Of Urine
  • Irritability
  • Itching
  • Itching
  • Loss Of Muscle Coordination
  • Low Blood Sugar
  • Manic Behavior
  • Muscle Tremors
  • Nausea
  • Nervousness
  • Nightmares
  • Nystagmus, A Condition With Involuntary Eye Movements
  • Over Excitement
  • Paranoia
  • Pink Eye
  • Poisoning Caused By Anticholinergic Medication
  • Problems Thinking Clearly
  • Puffy Face From Water Retention
  • Ringing In The Ears
  • Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
  • Stomatitis, A Condition With Painful Swelling And Sores Inside The Mouth
  • Swelling Of The Testicles
  • Weight Loss
  • Yawning

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