Side Effects


What side effects may I notice from receiving Advil PM?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care provider as soon as possible:

-allergic reactions (skin rash, itching or hives; swelling of the face, lips, or tongue)
-aseptic meningitis (stiff neck; sensitivity to light; headache; drowsiness; fever; nausea, vomiting; rash)
-bleeding (bloody or black, tarry stools; red or dark brown urine; spitting up blood or brown material that looks like coffee grounds; red spots on the skin; unusual bruising or bleeding from the eyes, gums, or nose)
-blurred vision OR changes in vision
-chest pain
-fast, irregular heart beat
-heart attack (trouble breathing; pain or tightness in the chest, neck, back or arms; unusually weak or tired)
-heart failure (trouble breathing; fast, irregular heartbeat; sudden weight gain; swelling of the ankles, feet, hands; unusually weak or tired)
-high potassium levels (chest pain; fast, irregular heartbeat; muscle weakness)
-increase in blood pressure
-infection (fever, chills, cough, sore throat, pain or trouble passing urine)
-kidney injury (trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine)
-liver injury (dark yellow or brown urine; general ill feeling or flu-like symptoms; loss of appetite, right upper belly pain; unusually weak or tired, yellowing of the eyes or skin)
-low blood pressure (dizziness; feeling faint or lightheaded, falls; unusually weak or tired)
-low red blood cell counts (trouble breathing; feeling faint; lightheaded, falls; unusually weak or tired)
-rash, fever, and swollen lymph nodes
-redness, blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
-stroke (changes in vision; confusion; trouble speaking or understanding; severe headaches; sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg; trouble walking; dizziness; loss of balance or coordination)
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care provider if they continue or are bothersome):

-constipation
-diarrhea
-dizziness
-gas or heartburn
-headache
-loss of appetite
-stomach upset
-thick mucous

This list may not describe all possible side effects for Advil PM. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Source: FDA