Note: This document contains side effect information about potassium aminobenzoate. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Potaba.
Applies to potassium aminobenzoate: oral capsule.
Serious side effects of Potaba
Along with its needed effects, potassium aminobenzoate (the active ingredient contained in Potaba) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur while taking potassium aminobenzoate:
Less common or rare
- Chills
- fever
- skin rash
- sore throat
Symptoms of low blood sugar
- Anxiety
- chills
- cold sweats
- confusion
- cool pale skin
- difficulty in concentration
- drowsiness
- excessive hunger
- fast heartbeat
- headache
- nervousness
- shakiness
- unsteady walk
- unusual tiredness or weakness
Other side effects of Potaba
Some side effects of potassium aminobenzoate may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
- Loss of appetite
- nausea
