Dantrolene SODIUM Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Low Energy
  • Muscle Weakness

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Skin Rash
  • Bloody Urine
  • Confusion
  • Damage To The Liver And Inflammation
  • Decreased Lung Function
  • Depression
  • Difficult Or Painful Urination
  • Escape Of Fluid Into The Lungs
  • Hives
  • Inflammation Of The Skin Due To An Allergy
  • Itching
  • Seizures

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Change In Vision
  • An Increased Need To Urinate Often
  • Chills
  • Constipation
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Diarrhea
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Difficulty Swallowing
  • Double Vision
  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Involuntary Leakage Of Urine
  • Nausea
  • Nervousness
  • Stomach Cramps
  • Taste Impairment
  • Vomiting

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Yellowing Of The Eyes Or Skin From Buildup Of Bilirubin Called Jaundice
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Anemia
  • Bleeding Of The Stomach Or Intestines
  • Damage To The Skin And Tissue Around The Injection Site
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Excessive Diarrhea
  • Heart Failure
  • Increased Eosinophils In The Blood
  • Inflammation Of The Covering Of The Heart Or Pericardium
  • Low Blood Counts Due To Bone Marrow Failure
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Malignant Lymphoma
  • Thrombophlebitis, An Inflamed Vein Due To A Blood Clot

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Skin Rash Resembling Acne
  • Backache
  • Blood Pressure Abnormal
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Excessive Watery Eyes
  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Hirsutism, A Condition Of Hair Growth On Parts Of The Body Normally Without Hair
  • Muscle Pain
  • The Appearance Of Crystals In The Urine
  • The Inability To Have An Erection

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