What side effects can this medication cause?

If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking amoxapine and contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment:

an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing, closing of the throat, swelling of the lips, face, or tongue, or hives)
seizures
a fast or irregular heartbeat
a heart attack
high blood pressure (blurred vision, severe headache)
difficulty urinating
fever with increased sweating, muscle stiffness, or severe muscle weakness

Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take amoxapine and talk to your doctor if you experience:

drowsiness or dizziness
dry mouth and eyes
constipation
mild tremor
sweating
mild agitation, weakness, or headache
ringing in the ears
nausea
loss of weight or appetite

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

 

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