Side Effects
Nausea, vomiting, headache, constipation, dry mouth, mild itching, lightheadedness, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
To prevent constipation, eat dietary fiber, drink enough water, and exercise. You may also need to take a laxative. Ask your pharmacist which type of laxative is right for you.
Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: interrupted breathing during sleep (sleep apnea), mental/mood changes (such as agitation, confusion, hallucinations), stomach/abdominal pain, vision changes, slow/fast heartbeat, difficulty urinating, difficulty swallowing this medication (such as choking, gagging), signs of your adrenal glands not working well (such as loss of appetite, unusual tiredness, weight loss).
Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: slow/shallow breathing, fainting, seizure, severe drowsiness/difficulty waking up.
Precautions
Before taking oxymorphone, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other opioid pain medications (such as codeine, morphine, oxycodone); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: brain disorders (such as head injury, tumor, seizures), breathing problems (such as asthma, sleep apnea, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD), gallbladder disease, kidney disease, liver disease, mental/mood disorders (such as confusion, depression, thoughts of suicide), personal or family history of a substance use disorder (such as overuse of or addiction to drugs/alcohol), stomach/intestinal problems (such as blockage, surgery, constipation, diarrhea due to infection, paralytic ileus), cancer of the esophagus or colon, difficulty swallowing, disease of the pancreas (pancreatitis), difficulty urinating (such as due to enlarged prostate).
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