Stalevo 100 Oral

Stalevo 100 Oral Side Effects

Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, stomach upset, loss of appetite, dry mouth, or difficulty sleeping may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur:

• involuntary movements (especially twitching of the eyelid)
• fainting or falling
• confusion
• difficulty swallowing
• stomach/abdominal pain
• vision changes (including blurred vision)

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

• hallucinations
• black/tarry stools
• muscle pain
• change in the amount of urine
• mental/mood changes or depression (sometimes severe, including rare thoughts of suicide)
• signs of infection (e.g., persistent sore throat)

Seek immediate medical attention if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur:

• chest pain
• high fever
• severe muscle stiffness
• fast heartbeat
• fast breathing
• increased sweating

This medication may cause the saliva, urine, or sweat to turn a dark color. This is harmless; however, it may discolor clothing.

A serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include:

• rash
• itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
• severe dizziness
• trouble breathing

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. In the US, you may report side effects to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at 1-800-FDA-1088.

In Canada, you may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

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