- Brand Name : Inversine
- Drug Class : Antihypertensives, Other
- Medical Author : Dr. Vinod Katiboina, Pharm. D.
- Medical Reviewer : Divya Jacob, Pharm. D.
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What Is Mecamylamine and How Does It Work?
Mecamylamine is a prescription medication used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).
- Mecamylamine is available under the following different brand names: Inversine, Vecamyl
What Are the Side Effects Associated with Using Mecamylamine?
Common side effects of Mecamylamine include:
- Dizziness,
- Fainting,
- Nausea,
- Vomiting,
- Loss of appetite,
- Constipation,
- Dry mouth,
- Swollen tongue,
- Weakness,
- Tiredness,
- Blurred vision,
- Impotence, and
- Decreased interest in sex.
Serious side effects of Mecamylamine include:
- Hives,
- Difficulty breathing,
- Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat,
- Tremors,
- Jerky muscle movements,
- Numbness,
- Tingling,
- Burning pain,
- Painful or difficult urination,
- Ongoing diarrhea with stomach bloating,
- Confusion,
- Thinking problems,
- Lightheadedness,
- Seizure,
- Dry cough,
- Wheezing, and
- Shortness of breath
Rare side effects of Mecamylamine include:
- None
Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:
- Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors;
- Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
- Serious heart symptoms include fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out.
This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.