Ziconotide Side Effects

Brand Names: Prialt

Please note - some side effects for Ziconotide may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Ziconotide - for the consumer

Ziconotide

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Ziconotide:

Abnormal walking; back pain; bad taste in mouth; burning, aching, tingling sensation on the skin; constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; dry skin; feeling of a whirling motion; incoordination; increased cough; loss of appetite; muscle tension; pain; pain at insertion site; rapid, jerky eye movements; ringing in the ears; runny nose; skin irritation; sleepiness; sore throat; stomach pain; sweating; vision changes.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); abnormal thinking; anxiety; change in mental state (eg, lack of energy, confusion, disorientation); change in mood or perception (eg, hallucinations; unusual sensations in the mouth; paranoia; hostility; delirium; manic reactions; psychosis); chest pain; dark urine; depression; fainting; fever; flu-like symptoms; headache; inability to empty the bladder; memory problems or memory loss; muscle cramps; muscle or joint pain; nausea; nervousness; pounding in the chest; seizures; speech problems; stiff neck; stupor; suicidal thoughts or behaviors; unresponsiveness; urination problems; vomiting; weakness.

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