Significance

• Side effects of neem are most common with long term use or when given to children, reports RxList.com.
  
  

Types of Side Effects in Children

• Possible side effects of neem use in children include vomiting, diarrhea and drowsiness. More serious complications of pediatric neem use include blood disorders, seizures, loss of consciousness, coma and even sudden death, according to RxList.com.
  
  

Time Frame

• In children, harmful side effects of Neem are possible within the first few hours following ingestion.
  
  

Risks

• Patients with multiple sclerosis, lupus and diabetes are at risk for developing complications to their conditions from long term use of neem.
  
  

Considerations

• Because of its harmful effects to infants and children as well as to fetal development, avoid taking neem if you are pregnant or nursing.