This response submitted by k. Chloral hydrate has a long list of effects, and is used primarily as a sedative, although it does have a side effect of muscle relxation. It depresses the central nervous system and decreases the recption of sensory stimuli.
Additional effects can include gastric irritation, cold extremeties, low blood pressure.
More severe side effects may occur with higher dosages. Perhaps your observations of the child can be presented to the prescribing physicians, who may feel a review of medication would be useful in determining the source of pain. Next Article Previous Article Return to Main Article Article complete. Click HERE to return to the Neurology Web-Forum Menu.