Tasmar

• Side effects may include:
  Abdominal pain, abnormal muscle movements, acid indigestion, breathing difficulty, chest pain, confusion, constipation, decreased muscle movement, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, excessive dreaming, falling, fatigue, fainting, flu, gas, hallucination, headache, increased muscle movement, loss of appetite, loss of balance, muscle cramps, muscle stiffness, nausea, skin tingling, sleep disturbances, sweating, tiredness, upper respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, urine discoloration, vomiting

Why should Tasmar not be prescribed?

You must not take Tasmar if you have liver disease or have developed liver problems while using Tasmar. You should also avoid Tasmar if it causes an allergic reaction, or gives you a high temperature, stiff muscles, or a feeling of confusion.

Special warnings about Tasmar

Because of Tasmar's possible effects on the liver, your doctor should do a blood test to check your liver function before you start Tasmar therapy, then every 2 weeks for the first year, every 4 weeks for the next 6 months, and every 8 weeks thereafter. In addition, be alert for any sign of developing liver damage, such as clay-colored stools, yellowing of your skin and eyes, fatigue, itching, loss of appetite, nausea, dark urine, and pain in the upper right abdomen. Report any such problems to your doctor immediately.

Especially at the start of therapy, Tasmar can cause severe low blood pressure, marked by nausea, sweating, dizziness, or fainting. To avoid these symptoms, get up very slowly from a seated or reclining position.

Hallucinations are most likely to occur within the first 2 weeks of therapy. If this problem surfaces, report it to your doctor immediately.

Diarrhea, occasionally severe, is also a possibility, typically after 6 to 12 weeks of therapy. If this becomes a problem, let your doctor know. Also be quick to inform your doctor if you develop a high fever, muscle rigidity, or altered consciousness.

Because Tasmar has been known to cause drowsiness and affect mental and motor skills, you should avoid operating machinery or driving until you know how the drug affects you.