Symmeterel is available in generic form. Life-threatening overdose. Knowles SR, Weber E "Dextromethorphan anaphylaxis." Side Effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur while taking dextromethorphan: Life-threatening overdose. We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information - SIDE EFFECTS: Blurred vision, nausea, stomach upset, drowsiness, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, constipation, nervousness, or trouble sleeping may occur. Version: 7.01. Am J Emerg Med 13 (1995): 174-66. South Med J 86 (1993): 1151-33. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Bostwick JM "Dextromethorphan-induced manic symptoms in a bipolar patient on lithium." Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other cold, cough, allergy, or sleep medicine. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. Dry mouth. © 1998-2020 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). These are not all of the side effects that may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. Along with its needed effects, dextromethorphan may cause some unwanted effects. All rights reserved. Hall RC, Beresford TP, Stickney SK, Nasdahl CS, Coleman JH "Psychiatric reactions produced by respiratory drugs." Arch Dermatol 126 (1990): 970-19. Dextromethorphan Effects question 1. J Allerg Clin Immunol 102 (1998): 316-7Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.Some side effects may not be reported. Most drugs that can be easily abused have negative effects on your body, and DXM abuse is no different. Talk with your doctor if this occurs.People with Parkinson's disease may have a higher risk of skin cancer (melanoma). If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Feeling sleepy. Any use of this site constitutes your agreement to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy linked below. Dextromethorphan is found in many over-the-counter cough medications. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert and able to see clearly.Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur while taking dextromethorphan:Some side effects of dextromethorphan may occur that usually Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects Adverse effects have included gastrointestinal disturbances such as 1. It acts to helps suppress the urge to cough. Dextromethorphan rated 3.7/10 vs Diphenhydramine rated 5.8/10 in overall patient satisfaction. Psychosomatics 37 (1996): 71-44. Psychosomatics 26 (1985): 605-8,616-78. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Along with its needed effects, dextromethorphan may cause some unwanted effects. South Med J 86 (1993): 1151-33. Side effects associated with use of Dextromethorphan, include the following: nausea; vomiting; constipation; drowsiness; dizziness; sedation; confusion; nervousness; This document does not contain all possible side effects and others may occur. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be Amantadine is an antiviral medicine that blocks the actions of viruses in your body.Amantadine is used to treat and prevent influenza A (a viral infection). Psychosomatics 26 (1985): 605-8,616-78. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.Copyright 1996-2012 Cerner Multum, Inc. 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