Pill Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat;

confusion, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior;

severe dizziness, anxiety, restless feeling, or nervousness;

urinating less than usual or not at all;

easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness, fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;

increased blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, trouble concentrating, chest pain, numbness, seizure); or

nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Less serious side effects may include:

blurred vision;

dry mouth;

nausea, stomach pain, constipation;

mild loss of appetite;

dizziness, drowsiness, headache;

problems with memory or concentration;

ringing in your ears;

restlessness or excitability (especially in children);

warmth, tingling, or redness under your skin;

cold feeling in your hands or feet;

sleep problems (insomnia); or

skin rash or itching.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
nosebleed or other bleeding that will not stop;

black, bloody, or tarry stools;

coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;

chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling;

sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body;

sudden headache, confusion, problems with vision, speech, or balance;

fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms; or

pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding, weakness, fever, and urinating more or less than usual.

Less serious side effects may also occur, such as:

nausea, stomach pain;

runny or stuffy nose, cough, sore throat; or

mild headache or dizziness.

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
Fast or irregular heartbeat
pain at place of injection
shortness of breath
swelling of feet and lower legs
Rare
Black, tarry stools
blood in urine
pinpoint red spots on skin
unusual bleeding or bruising
wheezing
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

More common
Sores in mouth and on lips
Less common
Cough or hoarseness accompanied by fever or chills
darkening or redness of skin (if you recently had radiation treatment)
fever or chills
joint pain
lower back or side pain accompanied by fever or chills
painful or difficult urination accompanied by fever or chills
red streaks along injected vein
stomach pain
Rare
Skin rash or itching
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
Nausea and vomiting
Less common
Darkening of soles, palms, or nails
diarrhea
Doxorubicin causes the urine to turn reddish in color, which may stain clothes. This is not blood. It is to be expected and only lasts for 1 or 2 days after each dose is given.

This medicine often causes a temporary and total loss of hair. After treatment with doxorubicin has ended, normal hair growth should return.

After you stop using this medicine, it may still produce some side effects that need attention. During this period of time, check with your doctor immediately if you notice the following side effects:

Fast or irregular heartbeat
shortness of breath
swelling of feet and lower legs

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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Incidence not known
Difficulty in breathing and/or swallowing
fever
hives
nausea
reddening of the skin, especially around ears swelling of eyes, face, or inside of nose
unusual tiredness or weakness
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:

Less common
Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at site
dizziness
feeling of warmth or redness of the face, neck, arms and occasionally, upper chest
skin rash or itching

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

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. When used in small doses, no COMMON side effects have been reported with this product. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black or bloody stools; bloody vomit; change in color of your fingers or toes; changes in vision; chills; coughing up blood; decreased amount of urine produced; difficulty breathing or sudden shortness of breath; difficulty swallowing; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; fever; hoarseness; numbness in arm or leg; one-sided weakness; pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site; purple skin color; rectal bleeding; seizures; severe bleeding; severe muscle aches or pain; severe stomach pain; sharp or crushing chest pain; speech problems or changes; sudden arm or leg pain; sudden dizziness, fainting, severe headache, or vomiting; unusual or easy bleeding or bruising.

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:

More common
Bleeding gums
bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, ankles, lower legs, or feet
burning, numbness, pain, or tingling in all fingers except smallest finger
coughing up blood
difficulty in breathing or swallowing
difficulty in moving
dizziness
increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
muscle pain or stiffness
nosebleeds
not able to move
pain, swelling, or redness in joints
prolonged bleeding from cuts
rapid weight gain
red or black, tarry stools
red or dark brown urine
tingling of the hands or feet
unusual weight gain or loss
Rare
Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
blurred vision
bone pain
change in ability to see colors, especially blue or yellow
change in personality
changes in vision
chills
confusion
constipation
curved spine
darkened urine
dry mouth
fast heartbeat
fever
flushed, dry skin
fracture
fruit-like breath odor
headache
increased hunger
increased thirst
increased urination
indigestion
limp pain in the hip or knee
loss of appetite
loss of consciousness
nausea
pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
problems with walking or talking
seizures
stomachache
sweating
troubled breathing
tumor
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting
weakness
yellow eyes or skin
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

Symptoms of overdose
Backache
excessive sweating
extreme weakness
increase in hands and feet size
increased volume of pale, diluted urine
pain in extremities
stop in menstruation
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
Large, flat, blue, or purplish patches in the skin
unusually warm skin
Rare
Increased growth of skin lesions
swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in both females and males