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What Causes Muscle Twitching Pain, Nausea And Vomiting After Taking Nucynta?
I m taking nucynta er 100 mg and also for breakthrough pain I take nucynta 50 mg sees I first taken it I ve been experiencing severe twitching muscle pain as well as severe agitated restlessness in my legs and arm I took the medicine twice a new since taken it I been also under going nausea, vomiting and legs and arms muscle weakness and restless leg syndrome is this a side effect and what should I do . I m scare to take it again and what should I tell my doctor if he want to keep me on it please help
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Hi,
Nucynta ER contains tapentadol that is a mu opioid receptor agonist indicated for the management of moderate to severe chronic pain in adults when a continuous, around the clock opioid analgesic is needed for an extended period of time. Side effects of Nucynta are muscle twitching, agitation, restlessness, muscle weakness, restlessness leg syndrome, and nausea, vomiting, constipation, drowsiness, dry mouth, headache, increased sweating, changes in sleep pattern, anxiety, fatigue, indigestion, weakness, decreased appetite, spinning sensation, hot flashes, tremor, chills, abnormal dreams, depression, mood swings, blurred vision, impotence, allergic reactions etc. If these side effects persist for long or bother you, then you should consult your doctor immediately for medical attention.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician,
Nucynta ER contains tapentadol that is a mu opioid receptor agonist indicated for the management of moderate to severe chronic pain in adults when a continuous, around the clock opioid analgesic is needed for an extended period of time. Side effects of Nucynta are muscle twitching, agitation, restlessness, muscle weakness, restlessness leg syndrome, and nausea, vomiting, constipation, drowsiness, dry mouth, headache, increased sweating, changes in sleep pattern, anxiety, fatigue, indigestion, weakness, decreased appetite, spinning sensation, hot flashes, tremor, chills, abnormal dreams, depression, mood swings, blurred vision, impotence, allergic reactions etc. If these side effects persist for long or bother you, then you should consult your doctor immediately for medical attention.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician,
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