Side effects | Wobenzym®.

Side effects

Wobenzym can have various side effects. In case of any kind of adverse effects a doctor should be notified. In case of doubt, the medication should be discontinued first.

The side effects are mainly caused by the fact that the drug releases its active ingredients in the intestines. The active ingredients are enzymes, i.e. proteins with a transforming function. They begin to convert food and stool in the intestine.This process causes the frequent side effects such as a feeling of fullness, flatulence (flatulence) or a change in the color, odor and consistency of the stool.

More rarely it causes nausea, diarrhea, vomiting or headaches. If Wobenzym is used against pain, the symptoms may worsen at the beginning of the therapy. In this case the further procedure should be discussed with the doctor.

Wobenzym can also reduce the blood‘s ability to clot. This may mean that bleeding is easier to occur or may last longer. Occasional side effects include attacks of shortness of breath, i.e. asthma-like symptoms.

These are caused by an overreaction (allergic reaction) of the bronchial mucosa to the active ingredients of Wobenzym. Such an overreaction is also the reason for the occasional skin rash or increased sweating. Very rarely the allergic reaction can also spread to the whole body.

In this case, an allergic (anaphylactic) shock with rapid pulse, drop in blood pressure, dizziness and clouding of consciousness may occur. At the first sign of an anaphylactic shock an emergency doctor should be called immediately. The active ingredients of Wobenzym are broken down by the liver.

This can inhibit the breakdown of other substances that are also metabolized by the liver. Wobenzym should therefore not be taken if the liver has a significantly reduced function (liver failure). Antibiotics are among the substances that are broken down by the liver.

These are degraded at a reduced rate when Wobenzym is taken. This leads to higher antibiotic levels. This is particularly true for tetracyclines, sulfonamides and amoxicillin.