Common Symmetrel Side Effects:
Check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
Difficulty concentrating; dizziness or lightheadedness; headache; irritability; loss of appetite; nausea; nervousness; purplish red, net-like, blotchy spots on skin; trouble in sleeping or nightmares
Less Common Symmetrel Side Effects:
Check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
Constipation; dryness of the mouth, nose, and throat; vomiting
Always Notify Doctor:
Less common: Blurred vision; confusion (especially in elderly patients); difficult urination (especially in elderly patients); fainting; hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there)
Rare: Convulsions (seizures); decreased vision or any change in vision; difficulty in coordination; irritation and swelling of the eye; mental depression; skin rash; swelling of feet or lower legs; unexplained shortness of breath
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.
