Serious Methylin Side Effects
Some
Methylin side effects, while not as common, are potentially serious and should be reported to your healthcare provider. These include:
- Suicidal thoughts
- Confusion
- Chest tightness, chest pain, or heart palpitations
- Shortness of breath
- Depression (see Methylin and Depression)
- More outgoing or aggressive behavior than normal
- Strange behavior
- Hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not really there)
- Agitation or restlessness
- Fainting
- Seizures
- Uncontrolled movements of the head, neck, mouth, arms, or legs (known as tics)
- Signs of an allergic reaction, including:
- Unexplained skin rash
- Itching
- Hives
- Wheezing or difficulty breathing
Rare Methylin Side Effects
Other side effects of Methylin were reported in only a few people taking the medication. Given how uncommon they occur, it can be difficult to tell whether these side effects are actually caused by the medication or by something else.
Some of these rare side effects include:
- Changes in liver function (including hepatitis)
- Hair loss
- Anemia.
If you suffer from
seizures, heart problems, or mental problems, Methylin can aggravate the symptoms associated with these conditions.
Methylin Side Effects: A Summary
You may experience some or none of the Methylin side effects listed in this article. Unfortunately, there is no way for your healthcare provider to know beforehand if you will have side effects from a medicine that you have never tried. Therefore, be sure to let your healthcare provider know if you develop any side effects or if something "just does not seem right." While it may not be a side effect, your healthcare provider will be able to diagnose and treat the problem.
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