Along with its needing effects, a drug may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. While you are receiving a general anesthetic, your family doctor will closely follow its effects. However, some effects may not be noticed until later.
Check with your family doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur within 2 weeks after you have received an anesthetic:
Rare
Abdominal or stomach pain; back or leg pain; black or bloody vomit; fever; headache - severe; increase or decrease in amount of urine; loss of appetite; nausea - severe; pale skin; unusual tiredness or weakness; weakness of wrist and fingers; weight loss - unusual; yellow eyes or skin
Other side effects may occur that usually don't needed medical attention. The following side effects must go away as the effects of the anesthetic wear off. However, check with your family doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
More common
Shivering or trembling
Less common
Blurred or double vision or other vision problems; dizziness, lightheadedness, or feeling faint; drowsiness; headache; mood or mental changes; nausea - mild or vomiting; nightmares or unusual dreams
More common side effects not listed above may also occur in some diseaseds. If you notice any other problems, check with your family doctor.