Felbamate Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Abnormal Manner Of Walking
  • Fever

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Constipation
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Disorder Of The Digestive System
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Indigestion
  • Nausea
  • Stomach Cramps
  • Taste Impairment
  • Vomiting

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Skin Rash
  • A Toxic Effect On The Central Nervous System, Which Consists Of The Brain And Spinal Cord
  • Aggressive Behavior
  • Agitation
  • Loss Of Muscle Coordination
  • Mental Status Changes
  • Mood Changes
  • Muscle Tremors

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Common Cold
  • A Stuffy And Runny Nose
  • Anxious Feelings
  • Blurred Vision
  • Diarrhea
  • Double Vision
  • Drowsiness
  • Nervousness
  • Weight Loss

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Blood Disorder
  • A Change In Blood Platelet Function
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder With A Decrease In All Types Of Blood Cells Called Pancytopenia
  • Acute Liver Failure
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Decreased Function Of Bone Marrow
  • Hives
  • Iga Vasculitis
  • Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun
  • Itching
  • Low Blood Counts Due To Bone Marrow Failure
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Mental Problems From Taking The Drug
  • Puffy Face From Water Retention
  • Stuffy Nose
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Supraventricular Tachycardia
  • Swollen Lymph Nodes
  • Trouble Breathing
  • Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Accidental Falls
  • Behavioral Problems
  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Heart Throbbing Or Pounding

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