Methadone HCL Solution 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
- Decreased Pupil Size
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Excessive Sweating
- Fainting
- Generalized Weakness
- Inducing Of A Relaxed Easy State
- Nausea
- Vomiting
INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- Confusion
- Decreased Lung Function
- Fast Heartbeat
- Slow Heartbeat
- Trouble Breathing
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Change In Vision
- A Spasm Of The Ureter
- Decreased Appetite
- Decreased Urine Production
- Difficulty Sleeping
- Dry Mouth
- False Sense Of Well-Being
- Headache
- Nervousness
- Orthostatic Hypotension, A Form Of Low Blood Pressure
- Spasm Of A Bile Duct Tract
- Stomach Cramps
RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Condition Where The Body Is Unable To Maintain Adequate Blood Flow Called Shock
- A Condition With Muscle Tissue Breakdown Called Rhabdomyolysis
- A High Prolactin Level
- A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
- A Skin Rash
- Abnormal Heart Rhythm
- Accidental Falls
- Addiction To A Drug
- Complete Stoppage Of The Heart
- Decreased Function Of The Adrenal Gland
- Deficiency Of A Substance That Promotes Masculinization
- Fluid In The Lungs
- Hallucinations
- Heart Failure
- Hives
- Increased Spinal Fluid Pressure
- Itching
- Low Amount Of Magnesium In The Blood
- Low Amount Of Potassium In The Blood
- Low Blood Sugar
- Lung Failure Causing Loss Of Breath
- Prolonged QT Interval On EKG
- Seizures
- Serotonin Syndrome, A Type Of Disorder With High Serotonin Levels
- Sleep Apnea
- Torsades De Pointes, A Type Of Abnormal Heart Rhythm
- Ventricular Fibrillation, A Heart Rhythm Disorder
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Delay When Starting To Urinate
- A Painful, Red Or Swollen Tongue
- Abnormal Function And Activity Of The Testis
- Absence Of Menstrual Periods
- Agitation
- Altered Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
- An Inability To Completely Empty The Bladder
- Decreased Sperm Motility
- Depression
- Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
- Infertility
- Inflammation Of The Vein, Or Phlebitis After Infusion
- Low Sperm Count
- Opioid Induced Allodynia
- Opioid Induced Hyperalgesia
- Poisoning Caused By Anticholinergic Medication
- Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck
- The Inability To Have An Erection
- Visible Water Retention
- Weight Gain
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