Pill Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine 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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common
Sudden severe headache or weakness
symptoms of a heart attack, which may include anxiety, cold sweating, increased heart rate, nausea or vomiting, severe pain or pressure in the chest and/or the jaw, neck, back, or arms, and shortness of breath
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

More common
Abdominal or stomach pain
dizziness
irregular heartbeat
weakness
Less common
Blood in urine
blurred or double vision
difficulty in breathing
faintness
flushing
numbness or tingling in hands or feet
painful or difficult urination
swelling of feet or lower legs
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness
Some side effects 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
Diarrhea
gas or bloating of stomach
headache
heartburn
pain
Less common or rare
Back pain
canker sore
confusion
constipation
fever or chills
general feeling of discomfort or illness
joint pain
leg cramps
loss of appetite
mental depression
muscle pain
nervousness
ringing in the ears
skin rash or itching
sleepiness
stuffy or runny nose
trouble in sleeping
unusual sensitivity to light
Anagrelide may cause a temporary loss of hair in some people.

Along with its needed effects, a medicine 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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Rare
Shortness of breath, troubled breathing, tightness in chest, or wheezing
signs of hypersensitivity reactions, such as swelling of face, lips, or eyelids
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common
burning or pain while urinating, blood in urine, or frequent urge to urinate
chest pain
creamy white, curd-like patches in the mouth or throat and/or pain when eating or swallowing
dizziness or sense of constant movement or surroundings
general feeling of discomfort or illness
irregular or fast heartbeat
itching, rash, or hives
sinus problems
stomach or abdominal pain
swelling of fingers, ankles, feet, or lower legs
unusual tiredness or weakness
weight gain
Rare
Bleeding from rectum or bloody stools
blurred vision or other changes in vision
diarrhea or nausea
fainting or feeling faint
fever
frequent urination or unusual thirst
growth inhibition in children
high blood pressure
increased fat deposits in face, neck, and trunk
increased skin pigmentation
loss of appetite
menstrual changes
mood or mental changes
numbness
pain or burning in chest
vomiting
Additional side effects may occur if you take this medicine for a long time. Check with your doctor if any of the following side effects occur:

Pain in the back, ribs, arms, or legs (osteoporosis)
Some side effects 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
Cold-like symptoms
cough
dry mouth or throat
headache
sore throat, hoarseness or voice change
Less common or rare
Constipation
nosebleeds
trouble in sleeping

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Healthy women rarely have severe side effects from taking conjugated estrogens or medroxyprogesterone to replace estrogen.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

More common
Itching of the vagina or genital area
menstrual periods beginning again, including changing menstrual bleeding pattern for up to 6 months (spotting, breakthrough bleeding, prolonged or heavier vaginal bleeding, or vaginal bleeding completely stopping by 10 months)
pain during sexual intercourse
thick, white vaginal discharge
Less common
Blurred vision
breast lumps
chest pain
discharge from breast
dizziness
feeling faint, dizzy, or light-headed
feeling of warmth or heat
flushing or redness of skin, especially on face and neck
headache
heavy nonmenstrual vaginal bleeding
pounding in the ears
severe cramping of the uterus
slow or fast heartbeat
sweating
Rare
Change in vaginal discharge
pain or feeling of pressure in pelvis
pain or tenderness in stomach, side, or abdomen
yellow eyes or skin
Incidence not known
Abdominal bloating
acid or sour stomach
belching
backache
full or bloated feeling or pressure in the stomach
heartburn
indigestion
loss of appetite
pelvic pain
stomach discomfort, upset or pain
stomach pain
swelling of abdominal or stomach are
Some side effects 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
Abdominal cramps
back pain
body aches or pain
breast pain or tenderness
congestion
chills
cough
crying
depersonalization
diarrhea
dryness or soreness of throat
dysphoria
enlarged breasts
euphoria
feeling faint, dizzy, or light-headedness
feeling of warmth or heat
fever
flushing or redness of skin, especially on face and neck
general feeling of discomfort or illness
headache, severe and throbbing
hoarseness
increase in amount of clear vaginal discharge
itching
joint pain
lack or loss of strength
mental depression
muscle aches and pains
nausea
pain
pain or tenderness around eyes and cheekbones
painful menstrual periods
painful or difficult urination
paranoia
passing of gas
quick to react or overreact emotionally
rapidly changing moods
runny nose
shivering
shortness of breath or troubled breathing
sneezing
sore throat
stuffy nose
stomach discomfort following meals
tender, swollen glands in neck
tightness of chest or wheezing
trouble sleeping
trouble in swallowing
unusual tiredness
voice changes
vomiting
Less common
Acne
bloating or swelling of face, ankles, or feet
cervix disorder
crying
depersonalization
dysphoria
euphoria
increase in sexual desire
leg cramps
mental depression
paranoia
quick to react or overreact emotionally
rapidly changing moods
sleeplessness
tense muscles
trouble sleeping
unable to sleep
unusual weight gain or loss
Incidence not known
Abdominal cramping
bloody or cloudy urine
bloody vaginal discharge
difficult, burning, or painful urination
frequent urge to urinate
light vaginal bleeding between periods and after intercourse