Side Effects of Acamprosate

Acamprosate Calcium Drug Info

Rare Side Effects of Acamprosate

Rare side effects of acamprosate occur in less than 1 percent of people taking the drug. Because these side effects are so uncommon, it is difficult to tell whether they are caused by acamprosate or something else. There is a good chance that these "side effects" could be completely unrelated to the drug.

These less common side effects include but are not limited to:

Migraines
Hepatitis
Ulcers
An underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)
Weight loss (see Campral and Weight Gain)
Anemia
Leg cramps
A spinning sensation (vertigo)
Asthma
Nosebleeds
Acne
Eczema
Hair loss
Ringing in the ears (tinnitus).

Final Thoughts on Side Effects of Acamprosate

You may experience some or none of the side effects of acamprosate listed in this article. Unfortunately, there is no way for your healthcare provider to know beforehand if you will have side effects from a medicine that you have never taken. Therefore, make sure to let your healthcare provider know if you develop any side effects while taking the drug or if something "just does not seem right." While it may not be a side effect of acamprosate, your healthcare provider will be able to diagnose and treat the problem.

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