Xyrem and loss of consciousness Patient Reports February 09, 2010

Xyrem Side Effects Report #5123031-5
Xyrem side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 19, 2006. Female patient, 54 years of age, was diagnosed with sleep disorder  and was treated with Xyrem. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: loss of consciousness. Xyrem dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VALIUM, EFFEXOR, COMPAZINE, ZYRTEC, FOLIC ACID, FUROSET, DALMANE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Xyrem Side Effects Report #5409800-2
Xyrem side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 15, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with sleep disorder  and was treated with Xyrem. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: loss of consciousness, suicidal behaviour, treatment noncompliance. Xyrem dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with KLONOPIN, NORCO, OPIOIDS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 02/17/2007.

Xyrem Side Effects Report #6057879-X
Xyrem side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 16, 2009. Female patient, 40 years of age, weighting 210.0 lb, was diagnosed with sleep apnoea syndrome and was treated with Xyrem. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: benign intracranial hypertension, loss of consciousness, vitamin b12 deficiency. Xyrem dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VENLAFAXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, AMPHETAMINE AND DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SALTS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Xyrem Side Effects Report #6121582-8
Xyrem side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 26, 2009. Female patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with narcolepsy and was treated with Xyrem. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aggression, loss of consciousness, lower limb fracture, upper limb fracture. Xyrem dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.


Xyrem Side Effects Report #5571603-6
Xyrem side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 11, 2007. Female patient, 34 years of age, weighting 170.0 lb, was diagnosed with narcolepsy and was treated with Xyrem. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: convulsion, feeling abnormal, loss of consciousness. Xyrem dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Xyrem Side Effects Report #5704605-7
Xyrem side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 31, 2008. Female patient, 31 years of age, weighting 110.0 lb, was diagnosed with narcolepsy, alcohol use and was treated with Xyrem. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hepatosplenomegaly, infectious mononucleosis , loss of consciousness, night sweats, weight decreased. Xyrem dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ALCOHOL, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE. Patient recovered.

Xyrem Side Effects Report #5711784-4
Xyrem side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 07, 2008. Female patient, 30 years of age, weighting 110.0 lb, was diagnosed with narcolepsy, alcohol use and was treated with Xyrem. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alcohol use, hepatomegaly, infectious mononucleosis , loss of consciousness, night sweats, splenomegaly, weight decreased. Xyrem dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ALCOHOL, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE. Patient recovered.

Xyrem Side Effects Report #4801853-5
Xyrem side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 25, 2005. Male patient, 26 years of age, weighting 185.0 lb, was diagnosed with narcolepsy and was treated with Xyrem. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: loss of consciousness, poisoning , respiratory arrest. Xyrem dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RISPERIDONE, CLONAZEPAM, EFFEXOR, PROVIGIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Xyrem Side Effects Report #5917740-5
Xyrem side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BELGIUM on Sept 24, 2008. Male patient, 16 years of age, was diagnosed with narcolepsy, growth retardation and was treated with Xyrem. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatinine increased, incorrect dose administered, loss of consciousness. Xyrem dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LETROZOLE, METHYLPHENIDATE, MODAFINIL, SOMATROPIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Xyrem Side Effects Report #5925673-3
Xyrem side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BELGIUM on Oct 07, 2008. Male patient, 16 years of age, was diagnosed with narcolepsy and was treated with Xyrem. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatinine increased, loss of consciousness. Xyrem dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LETROZOLE, METHYLPHENIDATE, MODAFINIL, SOMATROPIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Xyrem Side Effects Report #5423560-0
Xyrem side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 21, 2007. Male patient, weighting 223.0 lb, was diagnosed with narcolepsy and was treated with Xyrem. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: contusion, loss of consciousness. Xyrem dosage: 9 ML OR 4.5 GM H.S AND 4 HRS AFTER H.S P.O. During the same period patient was treated with VIVACTIL, FLOMAX, BENICAR, PROVIGIL, ASPIRIN, LEXAPRO, MELOXICAM, NEXIUM. Patient recovered.

Xyrem Side Effects Report #5455005-9
Xyrem side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on Aug 29, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with narcolepsy and was treated with Xyrem. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , fall , heart rate decreased, heart rate increased, loss of consciousness, tooth fracture. Xyrem dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MISPROSTOL. Patient recovered.

Xyrem Side Effects Report #6121976-0
Xyrem side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 26, 2009. Male patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with lyme disease and was treated with Xyrem. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: amnesia, blood testosterone decreased, fear, incoherent, loss of consciousness, restlessness, vomiting. Xyrem dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Xyrem Side Effects Report #5835318-9
Xyrem side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 24, 2008. Male patient, 26 years of age, weighting 135.0 lb, was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with Xyrem. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: apnoea, aspiration, cyanosis, loss of consciousness. Xyrem dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Xyrem Side Effects Report #6084842-5
Xyrem side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 05, 2009. Male patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with hypersomnia and was treated with Xyrem. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: empyema, loss of consciousness, pneumonia , scar . Xyrem dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Xyrem Side Effects Report #5332167-5
Xyrem side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on May 02, 2007. Female patient, 57 years of age, weighting 121.0 lb, was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, sleep disorder  and was treated with Xyrem. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: back injury, breast injury, condition aggravated, fall , fibromyalgia, hypoaesthesia, loss of consciousness, muscle spasms, pain . Xyrem dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Xyrem Side Effects Report #5930016-5
Xyrem side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 10, 2008. Female patient, 52 years of age, weighting 158.0 lb, was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, sleep disorder  and was treated with Xyrem. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aortic dissection, convulsion, enuresis, gastroenteritis , head injury, loss of consciousness, memory impairment. Xyrem dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, AMLODIPINE BESYLATE, VALSARTAN, SPIRONOLACTONE, OXYCODONE, ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE, CLONAZEPAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Xyrem Side Effects Report #5947641-8
Xyrem side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 31, 2008. Female patient, 52 years of age, weighting 185.0 lb, was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, insomnia and was treated with Xyrem. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aortic dissection, back pain , convulsion, enuresis, gastroenteritis , head injury, loss of consciousness, memory impairment. Xyrem dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, AMLODIPINE BESYLATE, VALSARTAN, SPIRONOLACTONE, OXYCODONE, ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE, CLONAZEPAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Xyrem Side Effects Report #4820964-1
Xyrem side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 19, 2005. Female patient, 45 years of age, weighting 155.5 lb, was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, sleep disorder  and was treated with Xyrem. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac disorder, loss of consciousness. Xyrem dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NEURONTIN, KLONOPIN, TESTOSTERONE, VICOPROFEN, CELEXA, EFFEXOR. Patient died on 08/02/2005.


Xyrem Side Effects Report #5955713-7
Xyrem side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BELGIUM on Oct 27, 2008. Female patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with cataplexy, narcolepsy and was treated with Xyrem. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cerebral haematoma, cerebral haemorrhage, glasgow coma scale abnormal, hypertension, hypotension, injury, loss of consciousness, pupil fixed, road traffic accident. Xyrem dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PAROXETINE, METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient died on 04/15/2008.

Xyrem Side Effects Report #5332154-7
Xyrem side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 04, 2007. Male patient, 57 years of age, weighting 220.0 lb, was diagnosed with cataplexy and was treated with Xyrem. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, loss of consciousness. Xyrem dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AVANDAMET. Patient recovered.

Xyrem Side Effects Report #5335612-4
Xyrem side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 04, 2007. Male patient, 57 years of age, weighting 220.0 lb, was diagnosed with cataplexy and was treated with Xyrem. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, loss of consciousness. Xyrem dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AVANDAMET. Patient recovered.

Xyrem Side Effects Report #5410332-6
Xyrem side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on July 09, 2007. Female patient, 38 years of age, was diagnosed with cataplexy and was treated with Xyrem. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: disease recurrence, disorientation, epilepsy , headache , insomnia, loss of consciousness, malaise, nausea , retrograde amnesia. Xyrem dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MODAFINIL, TOPIRAMATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Xyrem Side Effects Report #5843063-9
Xyrem side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on July 20, 2007. Female patient, 38 years of age, was diagnosed with cataplexy and was treated with Xyrem. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: condition aggravated, confusional state, disorientation, epilepsy , headache , insomnia, loss of consciousness, malaise, nausea . Xyrem dosage: 4.5 GM (2.25 MG, 2 IN 1 D) ORAL; 1 GM (1 GM, 1 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with MODAFINIL, TOPIRAMATE, CLOMIPRAMINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Xyrem Side Effects Report #5902576-1
Xyrem side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BELGIUM on Sept 10, 2008. Female patient, 38 years of age, was diagnosed with cataplexy, narcolepsy and was treated with Xyrem. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: disorientation, epilepsy , headache , insomnia, loss of consciousness, malaise, nausea . Xyrem dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MODAFINIL, TOPIRAMATE, CLOMIPRAMINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Xyrem Side Effects Report #5925677-0
Xyrem side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BELGIUM on Sept 30, 2008. Female patient, 38 years of age, was diagnosed with cataplexy, narcolepsy and was treated with Xyrem. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, confusional state, disorientation, epilepsy , fall , headache , insomnia, loss of consciousness, malaise. Xyrem dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MODAFINIL, TOPRIAMATE, CLOMIPRAMINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Xyrem Side Effects Report #5453419-4
Xyrem side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 30, 2007. Female patient, 28 years of age, weighting 225.0 lb, was diagnosed with cataplexy, sleep apnoea syndrome and was treated with Xyrem. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aggression, anger, anxiety , blood pressure increased, depression , heart rate increased, homicidal ideation, loss of consciousness, panic attack. Xyrem dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMPHETAMINEED SALTS, PROTRIPTYLINE, MODAFINIL, INDAPAMIDE, AMLODIPINE BESYLATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Xyrem Side Effects Report #5474832-5
Xyrem side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Sept 18, 2007. Female patient, 27 years of age, weighting 138.9 lb, was diagnosed with cataplexy, narcolepsy and was treated with Xyrem. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , bradycardia, electrocardiogram repolarisation abnormality, fall , loss of consciousness, musculoskeletal pain, neck pain, shock. Xyrem dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MISOPROSTOL. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Xyrem Side Effects Report #5485643-9
Xyrem side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Sept 27, 2007. Female patient, 27 years of age, weighting 138.9 lb, was diagnosed with cataplexy, narcolepsy and was treated with Xyrem. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , bradycardia, fall , heart rate increased, hypotension, loss of consciousness, musculoskeletal pain, myocardial ischaemia. Xyrem dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MISOPROSTOL. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.


Xyrem Side Effects Report #5794724-1
Xyrem side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on June 12, 2008. Female patient, 27 years of age, weighting 138.9 lb, was diagnosed with cataplexy, narcolepsy and was treated with Xyrem. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , bradycardia, cardiac disorder, fall , hypotension, loss of consciousness, musculoskeletal pain, neck pain. Xyrem dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MISOPROSTOL. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Xyrem Side Effects Report #5662376-7
Xyrem side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 26, 2008. Female patient, 24 years of age, was treated with Xyrem. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood pressure fluctuation, loss of consciousness, urticaria. Xyrem dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.