Acamprosate (Oral Route)

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Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common
  • Extreme feeling of sadness or emptiness
  • Fear
  • Severe depression
Symptoms of Overdose

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

  • Abdominal pain
  • Confusion
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Dry mouth
  • Headache
  • Incoherent speech
  • Increased urination
  • Metallic taste
  • Muscle weakness
  • Nausea
  • Thirst
  • Unusual tiredness
  • Vomiting
  • Weight loss

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More Common
  • Discouragement
  • Feeling sad
  • Irritability
  • Lack of appetite
  • Lack or loss of strength
  • Loss of interest or pleasure
  • Nervousness
  • Sleeplessness
  • Tiredness
  • Trouble concentrating
  • Trouble sleeping
Less common
  • Accidental injury
  • Bloated or full feeling
  • Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
  • Dizziness
  • Dry mouth
  • Excess air or gas in stomach or intestines
  • Itching skin
  • Pain
  • Passing gas
  • Sweating

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Precautions
DR601463 Portions of this document last updated: Nov. 1, 2011

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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