Methohexital Side Effects and Warnings

What are the precautions when taking this medicine?

• Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.

• If you have anemia, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you have heart disease, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you have lung disease, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you have liver disease, talk with healthcare provider.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding.

What are some possible side effects of this medicine?

• Nausea or vomiting.

• Feeling lightheaded, sleepy, having blurred vision, or a change in thinking clearly. Avoid driving, doing other tasks or activities that require you to be alert or have clear vision.

• Itching.

• Hiccups.

• Low blood pressure.

• Shakiness.

• Irritation where the shot is given.

Reasons to call healthcare provider immediately

• If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or emergency department immediately.

• Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Severe dizziness or passing out.

• Significant change in thinking clearly and logically.

• Difficulty breathing.

• Seizures.

• Severe belly pain.

• Unusual bruising or bleeding.

• Any rash.

• No improvement in condition or feeling worse.