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Orphengesic Side Effects Center
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Orphengesic FDA Prescribing Information: Side Effects
(Adverse Reactions)
SIDE EFFECTS
Side effects of Orphengesic (orphenadrine citrate, asprin and caffeine tablets) Tablets or Orphengesic (orphenadrine citrate, asprin and caffeine tablets) Forte Tablets are those seen with aspirin and caffeine or those usually associated with mild anticholinergic agents. These may include tachycardia, palpitation, urinary hesitancy or retention, dry mouth, blurred vision, dilatation of the pupil, increased intraocular tension, weakness, nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, constipa-tion, drowsiness, and rarely, urticaria and other derma-toses. Infrequently, an elderly patientmayexperiencesome degree of confusion. Mild central excitation and occasional hallucinations may be ob-served. These mild side effects can usually be eliminated by reduction in dosage. One case of aplastic anemia associated with the use of orphenadrine citrate, aspirin and caffeine has been reported. Nocasual relationship has been established. Rare G.I. hemorrhage due to aspirin content may be associated with the administration of Orphengesic (orphenadrine citrate, asprin and caffeine tablets) Tablets or Orphengesic (orphenadrine citrate, asprin and caffeine tablets) Forte Tablets. Somepatients may experience transient episodes of lightheadedness, dizziness or syncope.
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