Osmolex ER

Name: Osmolex ER

Osmolex ER Overview

Osmolex ER is a brand name medication included in a group of medications called Adamantane derivatives. For more information about Osmolex ER see its generic Amantadine

Osmolex ER Drug Class

Osmolex ER is part of the drug class:

  • Adamantane derivatives

Further information

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

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Osmolex ER 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

  • Bladder pain
  • bloody or cloudy urine
  • blurred vision
  • confusion
  • difficult, burning, or painful urination
  • dizziness or lightheadedness
  • fainting
  • falls
  • frequent urge to urinate
  • lower back or side pain
  • seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
  • swelling of the hands, feet, or lower legs

Less common

  • Inability to move the eyes
  • increased blinking or spasms of the eyelid
  • muscle spasm
  • sticking out of the tongue
  • troubled breathing, speaking, or swallowing
  • uncontrolled twisting movements of the neck, trunk, arms, or legs
  • unusual facial expressions

Rare

  • Chills
  • decreased vision or any change in vision
  • difficulty in coordination
  • fever
  • increased blood pressure
  • increase in body movements
  • irritation and swelling of the eye
  • loss of memory
  • mental depression
  • seizures
  • severe mood or mental changes
  • skin rash
  • slurred speech
  • sore throat
  • thoughts of suicide or attempts at suicide

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

  • Agitation
  • anxiety
  • difficulty concentrating
  • headache
  • irritability
  • loss of appetite
  • nausea
  • nervousness
  • nightmares
  • purplish red, net-like, or blotchy spots on the skin
  • trouble with sleeping

Less common

  • Constipation
  • decrease in sexual desire
  • diarrhea
  • drowsiness
  • dryness of the mouth, nose, and throat
  • false sense of well-being
  • unusual tiredness or weakness
  • vomiting

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.

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