What side effects can this medication cause?
Fenfluramine is not being prescribed any more, because of its association with heart valve disease and pulmonary hypertension.
The following side effects were associated with fenfluramine:
Common side effects:
abnormal trouble sleeping
nervous
false sense of well-being
Rare side effects:
depression
blood flowing wrong way in mitral and aortic heart valves
high blood pressure
increased pressure of pulmonary circulation
inflammation of skin caused by an allergy
hives
rash
reaction due to an allergy
confused
mental disorder with loss of normal personality and reality
nightmares
blurred Vision
abnormal heart rhythm
dry mouth
incomplete or infrequent bowel movements
inability to have an erection
drowsiness
dizzy
low energy
excessive sweating
taste problems
voluntary movement difficulty
head pain
slurred speech
feel like throwing up
throwing up
diarrhea
difficult or painful urination
frequent urination
stomach cramps
feeling weak
altered interest in having sexual intercourse
Why is this medication prescribed?
Dosage and using this medicine
What special precautions should I follow?
What should I do if I forget a dose?
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
In case of an emergency/overdose