Anacin-3-Codeine (Acetaminoph) Tablet Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Constipation
  • Drowsiness
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Inducing Of A Relaxed Easy State
  • Nausea
  • Stomach Cramps
  • Vomiting

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Complete Or Partial Collapse Of The Lung Airways Called Atelectasis
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Abnormal Nervous System Function Affecting Alertness
  • Decreased Lung Function
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Orthostatic Hypotension, A Form Of Low Blood Pressure
  • Trouble Breathing

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Change In Vision
  • A Skin Rash
  • Confusion
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Decreased Urine Production
  • Dizziness
  • Dry Mouth
  • Fainting
  • Feelings Of Dissatisfaction, Sadness, And Unease
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Headache
  • Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
  • Hives
  • Itching
  • Nervousness

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 Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • A Type Of Bumpy Skin Rash Called A Maculopapular Rash
  • A Type Of Skin Disorder Called Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis
  • Accidental Falls
  • Acute Liver Failure
  • Addiction To A Drug
  • Blocked Bowels With Decreased Peristaltic Movement
  • Complete Stoppage Of The Heart
  • Damage To The Liver And Inflammation
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Decreased Function Of The Adrenal Gland
  • Deficiency Of A Substance That Promotes Masculinization
  • Dependence On Opioid-Type Drugs
  • Inflammation Of The Skin Due To An Allergy
  • Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Lung Failure Causing Loss Of Breath
  • Pancreatitis
  • Seizures
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Slow Heartbeat
  • Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell
  • Vocal Cord Swelling

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Headache From Overuse Of Medications
  • A Skin Rash
  • Altered Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
  • An Extreme Sense Of Wellbeing Called Euphoria
  • Anxious Feelings
  • Depression
  • Diarrhea
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Erythema Or Redness Of Skin Or Mucous Membrane
  • Hives
  • Infertility
  • Irritation Of The Stomach Or Intestines
  • Low Energy
  • Opioid Induced Allodynia
  • Opioid Induced Hyperalgesia
  • Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
  • Spasm Of A Bile Duct Tract
  • Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck
  • The Inability To Have An Erection
  • Widening Of Blood Vessels

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