Side Effects of Darifenacin (Cont.)

Possible Side Effects of Darifenacin

Darifenacin has been studied thoroughly in clinical trials. In these studies, the side effects that occur in a group of people taking the drug are documented and compared to side effects that occur in another group of people not taking the medicine. This way, it is possible to see what side effects occur, how often they appear, and how they compare to the group not taking the medicine.
 
In these studies, the most common side effects of darifenacin included:
 
Other common side effects, occurring in 1 to 3 percent of people, included:
 
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Weakness
  • Accidental injury
  • Flu symptoms (such as fever, chills, or body aches).
     

Final Thoughts on Side Effects of Darifenacin

You may experience some or none of the side effects of darifenacin listed in this article. Unfortunately, there is no way for your healthcare provider to know beforehand whether you will have side effects from a medicine that you have never tried. 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 darifenacin, your healthcare provider will be able to diagnose and treat the problem.
 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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