Asendin Tablet Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Abnormal Sexual Function
  • Blurred Vision
  • Constipation
  • Drowsiness
  • Dry Mouth

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Tardive Dyskinesia, A Disorder Characterized By Involuntary Movements Of The Face, Mouth And Tongue

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Confusion
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Dizziness
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Headache
  • Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
  • Heartburn
  • Increased Hunger
  • Loss Of Muscle Coordination
  • Low Energy
  • Muscle Tremors
  • Nausea
  • Nervousness
  • Nightmares
  • Over Excitement
  • Poisoning Caused By Anticholinergic Medication
  • Visible Water Retention
  • Weight Gain

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Disorder With Excess Antidiuretic Hormone Called Syndrome Of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone
  • Abnormal Heart Rhythm
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Fainting
  • Hallucinations
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Inflammation Of The Blood Vessels
  • Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, A Reaction Characterized By Fever, Muscle Rigidity And Confusion
  • Pancreatitis
  • Secondary Angle-Closure Glaucoma, A Type Of Eye Disorder
  • Seizures
  • Serotonin Syndrome, A Type Of Disorder With High Serotonin Levels
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • A High Prolactin Level
  • A Skin Rash
  • Abnormal Results On An Electroencephalogram, A Test Recording The Brain's Activity
  • Accidental Falls
  • Altered Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
  • An Inability To Completely Empty The Bladder
  • An Increased Need To Urinate Often
  • Anxious Feelings
  • Breastmilk Production Not Associated With Childbirth Or Nursing
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Diarrhea
  • Difficulty Concentrating
  • Dilated Pupils
  • Enlarged Breasts
  • Excessive Watery Eyes
  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Fever
  • Hair Loss
  • Hives
  • Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun
  • Irregular Periods
  • Itching
  • Problems With Ejaculation
  • Ringing In The Ears
  • Stuffy Nose
  • Swelling Of The Testicles
  • Taste Impairment
  • The Inability To Have An Erection
  • Vomiting
  • Weight Loss

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