Antabuse side effects
What are the possible side effects of Antabuse?
Severe and sometimes fatal liver problems have occurred in patients taking Antabuse even without a prior history of liver problems.
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Antabuse and seek emergency medical attention:
- an allergic reaction (swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; shortness of breath; closing of your throat; or hives);
- seizures;
- extreme tiredness;
- dark urine;
- yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice);
- large appetite changes;
- weakness, dizziness or loss of coordination; or
- severe diarrhea or vomiting.
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Antabuse and talk to your doctor if you experience
- skin rash or acne;
- mild headaches;
- mild drowsiness or tiredness;
- impotence;
- metallic taste in the mouth; or
- swollen or sore tongue.
