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 as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

More common
Blisters on skin
body aches or pain
chills
cough
difficulty in breathing
ear congestion
itching in genital or other skin areas
loss of voice
nasal congestion
open sores or scabs on skin
pain or tenderness around eyes and cheekbones
redness of skin (severe)
scaling
shortness of breath or troubled breathing
skin rash
sneezing
sore throat
stuffy or runny nose
tightness of chest or wheezing
unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
Abdominal pain
ankle, knee, or great toe joint pain
blurred vision
chest pain
dizziness
bladder pain
bloody or cloudy urine
cold flu-like symptoms
difficult, burning, or painful urination
fainting
fast or irregular heartbeat
frequent urge to urinate
joint stiffness or swelling
high amount of cholesterol in the blood
hoarseness
lower back or side pain
lump in abdomen
nervousness
persistent non-healing sore
pink growth on skin
pounding in the ears
reddish patch or irritated area
severe headache
shiny bump on skin
slow or fast heartbeat
swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in neck, armpit, or groin
white, yellow or waxy scar-like area
Incidence unknown – Observed during clinical practice, estimates of frequency can not be determined
Blurred vision
blue lips and fingernails
convulsions
coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
difficulty breathing
dilated neck veins
dizziness
extreme fatigue
faintness
fast, irregular or pounding heartbeat
headache
irregular breathing
irregular heartbeat
nausea or vomiting
pain in the shoulders, arms, jaw or neck
seizures
shortness of breath
slurred speech
sudden and severe inability to speak
suicide
sweating
swelling of face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
temporary blindness
weakness in arm and/or leg on one side of the body
weight gain
wheezing
Symptoms of overdose
Flu-like symptoms, including diarrhea, fatigue, fever, headache, or muscle pain
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
Burning or stinging of skin (mild)
flaking of skin
mild headache
pain, soreness, or tenderness of skin (mild)
rash
redness of skin (mild)
swelling at place of application
Less common
Back pain
fever
lightening of the treated skin
nausea

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 as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Rare
Fever
skin rash or itching
sore throat
unusual tiredness and 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
Abdominal pain
diarrhea
dizziness
headache
nausea
vomiting
Rare
Thinning or loss of hair
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Dizziness; excitability; headache; nausea; nervousness or anxiety; trouble sleeping; weakness.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); difficulty urinating; fast or irregular heartbeat; hallucinations; seizures; severe dizziness, lightheadedness, or headache; tremor.

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Agitation; blurred vision; constipation; dizziness or lightheadedness when sitting up or standing; drowsiness; dry mouth, nose, or throat; nausea; nervousness; stomach upset.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); anxiety; behavior changes; chest pain; confusion; disorientation; exaggerated sense of well-being; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; flushing; hallucinations; loss of coordination; memory loss; mood or mental changes; seizures; trouble urinating.

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 phentermine and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
feeling short of breath, even with mild exertion;

swelling, rapid weight gain;

chest pain, fast or uneven heartbeat, feeling like you might pass out;

unusual thoughts or behavior, feeling restless or confused; or

dangerously high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, confusion, chest pain, shortness of breath, uneven heartbeats, seizure).

Less serious side effects may include:

feeling nervous or anxious;

headache, dizziness, tremors;

trouble sleeping (insomnia);

dry mouth or an unpleasant taste in your mouth;

diarrhea or constipation; or

itching.

Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine whether it is safe for you to continue taking Procardia or Procardia XL.

Side effects may include:
Constipation, cough, dizziness, fatigue, flushing, giddiness, headache, heartburn, heat sensation, light-headedness, mood changes, muscle cramps, nasal congestion, nausea, sore throat, swelling of arms, legs, hands, and feet, tremors, wheezing

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 as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Incidence not known
Attempts at killing oneself
bloating
body aches or pain
chills
congestion
constipation
cough
darkened urine
dryness or soreness of throat
fast heartbeat
fever
hoarseness
indigestion
loss of appetite
nausea
pains in stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
runny nose
stomach pain
tender, swollen glands in neck
tonic and clonic muscle movements
trouble swallowing
voice changes
vomiting, severe
Reported in clinical trials
Discouragement
feeling sad or empty
feeling that others are watching you or controlling your behavior
feeling that others can hear your thoughts
feeling, seeing, or hearing things that are not there
irritability
loss of interest or pleasure
severe mood or mental changes
tiredness
trouble concentrating
unusual behavior
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
Dryness
flushing, redness of skin
oiliness/peeling
unusually warm skin
Less common
Burning
diarrhea
difficulty breathing
ear congestion
headache
itching skin
general feeling of discomfort or illness
headache
joint pain
joint sprain
muscle aches and pains
pain or tenderness around eyes and cheekbones
shivering
shortness of breath or trouble breathing
sneezing
sore throat
stuffy nose
sweating
tightness of chest or wheezing
trouble sleeping
unusual tiredness or weakness
Incidence not known
Facial swelling

Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Orudis.

Side effects may include:
Abdominal pain, changes in kidney function, constipation, diarrhea, dreams, fluid retention, gas, headache, inability to sleep, indigestion, nausea, nervousness

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Back pain; constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; gas; headache; joint pain; mild stomach pain or upset; nausea.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry, or bloody stools; chest pain; coughing or vomiting blood; difficult or painful swallowing; mouth sores; new, worsening, or severe heartburn; painful or difficult urination; sensitivity to light; severe bone, muscle, or joint pain; severe or persistent sore throat or stomach pain; swelling of the arms or legs; swelling or pain in your jaw; unusual eye pain or redness; vision changes.

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Constipation; diarrhea; temporary darkening of the stool; vomiting.

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).