What medication has drowsiness as a side effect?
Feb 20, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
Side effects of medications such as oxcarbazepine tablets, compound chlorpheniramine maleate tablets, and clonazepam tablets include drowsiness. Patients should take these drugs only under a doctor's guidance and should not self-medicate, to avoid adverse effects on health. It should be noted that if drowsiness persists for a prolonged period, it is abnormal and requires further evaluation at a hospital, followed by treatment based on the underlying cause.
Side effects of medications such as oxcarbazepine tablets, compound chlorpheniramine maleate tablets, and clonazepam tablets include drowsiness. Patients should take these medications only under a doctor's guidance and should not self-medicate, to avoid adverse effects on health.
1. Oxcarbazepine Tablets
The main active ingredient in oxcarbazepine tablets is oxcarbazepine, primarily used to treat primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures and partial seizures, with or without secondary generalization. After taking the medication, patients may experience excessive sleepiness, often accompanied by symptoms such as dizziness and fatigue. Some patients may also develop headache, double vision, nausea, or vomiting.
2. Compound Chlorpheniramine Maleate Tablets
Compound chlorpheniramine maleate tablets are a Western antiallergic medication that works by blocking H1 receptors to treat allergic conditions such as urticaria, eczema, dermatitis, and neurodermatitis. Common side effects include drowsiness, thirst, frequent urination, sore throat, fatigue, palpitations, and skin bruising. These tablets are contraindicated in infants under 1 month of age.
3. Clonazepam Tablets
The main component of clonazepam tablets is clonazepam, primarily used to treat various types of epilepsy, including absence seizures, infantile spasms, myoclonic seizures, and others. Common adverse reactions include drowsiness, dizziness, behavioral disturbances, and abnormal excitement. Some patients may experience behavioral disorders, difficulty concentrating, or increased irritability. The medication is contraindicated in infants under 1 month of age.
It should be noted that most side effects are short-lived. Adequate rest and avoiding overexertion are usually sufficient. However, if side effects persist for an extended period, it is considered abnormal, and patients should seek medical evaluation at a hospital for further diagnosis and treatment based on the underlying cause.
