Read up on for some valuable information on some common prescription and over-the-counter drugs and their possible side effects:
Generic Name: Diazepam. Common brand name (others available): Valium. Used for: anxiety, insomnia. Possible side effects: drowsiness, dizziness or clumsiness.
Generic Name: Alprazolam. Common brand name (others available): Xanax. Used for: anxiety, insomnia. Possible side effects: confusion, drowsiness, dizziness or clumsiness.
Generic Name: Lorazepam. Common brand name (others available): Ativan. Used for: anxiety, insomnia. Possible side effects: vision changes, drowsiness, dizziness.
Generic Name: Fluoxetine hydrochloride. Common brand name (others available): Prozac. Used for: depression. Possible side effects: abnormal vision, dizziness, ear ringing.
Generic Name: Pheniramine maleate. Common brand name (others available): Avil. Used for: allergies, hayfever. Possible side effects: drowsiness, dizziness, lack of concentration.
Generic Name: Paracetamol, codeine phosphate, doxylamine succinate. Common brand name (others available): Mersyndol. Used for: pain. Possible side effects: dizziness, drowsiness.
Generic Name: Methylmorphine. Common brand name (others available): Codeine. Used for: pain management. Possible side effects: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness.
Generic Name: Morphine sulfate. Common brand name (others available): Roxanol. Used for: pain management. Possible side effects: muscle twitches, light-headedness, unconsciousness.
Generic Name: Hydrocodone. Common brand name (others available): Vicodin. Used for: pain management. Possible side effects: light-headedness, dizziness.
Generic Name: Diclofenac Sodium. Common brand name (others available): Volataren. Used for: pain management. Possible side effects: seizures, weakness, dizziness, ear ringing.
Source: Australian Pharmaceutical Publishing Company (www.appco.com.au)
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