Are There Any Side Effects For Odimont?

Posted on Sun, 26 Oct 2014

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Sun, 26 Oct 2014 Answered on

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Question : Two nights in a row my husband took Odimont tablet as prescribed by the physician, and both instances he went limp and was unresponsive to my calling him for about 30 seconds. I am worried about whether there is a reaction to the medicine and whether there can be extended effect of it on his health.

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Sharma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
He should stop taking for time being.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,XXXXXXXX
Welcome to HCM.
I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query.
This incidence is side effect of the medicine.But as such there is nothing to worry about, it does happen to many patients.
If he has suffered when ever he has taken it, It calls for consulting the treating physician.
If any thing else ask, you are welcome.
Good wishes.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Sharma (9 minutes later)

Doctor, is it possible to give me some idea of what exactly happens, in this situation, as when he ultimately came out of it, his lips were white and hands cold. Was it a fall in his blood pressure? Was there anything specific that I should have done at that time? And what could possibly have happened if I had not noticed it?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Sharma (50 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Lot of fluids.

Detailed Answer:
Hello, again.
No it does not cause significant low blood pressure, but blood pressure does fall a little.
If you would have not noticed it , nothing serious would have happen, just a little sedation.
Lot of fluids, a cup of hot Tea or coffee will all help him when ever it happens again, but as I have suggested please consult your doctor who has prescribed it before stopping it permanently.
You are welcome if any thing else,or you can close the query by rating the answer.
Good luck.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T