Promethazine HCL Suppository, Rectal Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Change In Vision
  • Blurred Vision
  • Confusion
  • Difficult Or Painful Urination
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Dry Mouth
  • Dryness Of The Nose
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Fainting
  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun
  • Irritability
  • Irritation Of The Rectum
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Nervousness
  • Nightmares
  • Over Excitement
  • Ringing In The Ears
  • Throat Dryness

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Inducing Of A Relaxed Easy State
  • Low Energy

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • Apnea, A Breathing Interruption
  • Asthma
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Decreased Lung Function
  • Dissociation
  • Extrapyramidal Disease, A Type Of Movement Disorder
  • Hallucinations
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, A Reaction Characterized By Fever, Muscle Rigidity And Confusion
  • Painful And Involuntary Movement Of The Eyes Called Oculogyric Crisis
  • Seizures
  • Slow Heartbeat
  • Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, A Type Of Blood Disorder
  • Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Skin Rash
  • An Extreme Sense Of Wellbeing Called Euphoria
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Double Vision
  • Hives
  • Loss Of Muscle Coordination
  • Muscle Tremors
  • Nausea
  • Skin Inflammation
  • Stuffy Nose

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