Pill Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Some side effects will have signs or symptoms that you can see or feel. Your doctor may watch for others by doing certain tests.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common
Fever or chills
shortness of breath
Less common
Black, tarry stools
blisters on skin
blood in urine
bloody vomit
chest pain
cough or hoarseness
lower back or side pain
painful or difficult urination
pinpoint red spots on skin
stomach pain (severe)
unusual bleeding or bruising
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

More common
Agitation
confusion
diarrhea
dizziness
drowsiness
mental depression
nausea and vomiting
sores in mouth and on lips
tingling of hands or feet
unusual decrease in urination
unusual tiredness
weight gain of 5 to 10 pounds or more
Less common
Bloating and stomach pain
blurred or double vision
faintness
fast or irregular heartbeat
loss of taste
rapid breathing
redness, swelling, and soreness of tongue
trouble in speaking
yellow eyes and skin
Rare
Changes in menstrual periods
clumsiness
coldness
convulsions (seizures)
listlessness
muscle aches
pain or redness at site of injection
sudden inability to move
swelling in the front of the neck
swelling of feet or lower legs
weakness
aldesleukin may also cause the following side effects that your doctor will watch for:

More common
Anemia
heart problems
kidney problems
liver problems
low blood pressure
low platelet counts in blood
low white blood cell counts
other blood problems
underactive thyroid
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
Dry skin
loss of appetite
skin rash or redness with burning or itching, followed by peeling
unusual feeling of discomfort or illness
Less common
Constipation
headache
joint pain
muscle pain

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:

More common
Belching
bruising
difficult or labored breathing
feeling of indigestion
headache
itching skin
large, flat, blue or purplish patches in the skin
pain in the chest below the breastbone
shortness of breath
skin eruptions
stomach pain
swelling
tightness in chest
wheezing
Less common
Bloating
bloody or black, tarry stools
blurred or loss of vision
burning upper abdominal pain
cloudy urine
constipation
decrease in urine output or decrease in urine-concentrating ability
disturbed color perception
double vision
fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
halos around lights
indigestion
loss of appetite
nausea or vomiting
night blindness
overbright appearance of lights
pale skin
pinpoint red or purple spots on skin
skin rash
severe and continuing nausea
severe stomach burning, cramping or pain
swelling or inflammation of the mouth
troubled breathing with exertion
tunnel vision
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting of material that looks like coffee grounds
weight loss
Rare
Anxiety
back or leg pains
bleeding gums
blindness
blistering, peeling, loosening of skin
blood in urine or stools
blue lips and fingernails
canker sores
change in ability to see colors, especially blue or yellow
chest pain or discomfort
clay-colored stools
cold sweats
coma
confusion
cool, pale skin
cough or hoarseness
coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
cracks in the skin
darkened urine
decreased vision
depression
diarrhea
difficult, burning, or painful urination
difficult, fast, noisy breathing
difficulty swallowing
dilated neck veins
dizziness
dry cough
dry mouth
early appearance of redness, or swelling of the skin
excess air or gas in stomach
extreme fatigue
eye pain
fainting
fever with or without chills
fluid-filled skin blisters
flushed, dry skin
frequent urination
fruit-like breath odor
greatly decreased frequency of urination or amount of urine
hair loss
high fever
hives
increased hunger
increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight
increased sweating
increased thirst
increased urination
increased volume of pale, dilute urine
irregular breathing
joint or muscle pain
large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
late appearance of rash with or without weeping blisters that become crusted, especially in sun-exposed areas of skin, may extend to unexposed areas
light-colored stools
lightheadedness
loss of heat from the body
lower back or side pain
nervousness
nightmares
no blood pressure
no breathing
no pulse
nosebleeds
numbness or tingling in hands, feet, or lips
pain in ankles or knees
pain or burning in throat
pain or discomfort in arms, jaw, back, or neck
painful, red lumps under the skin, mostly on the legs
pains in stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
pounding in the ears
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips or tongue
rapid, shallow breathing
red irritated eyes
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
red-green color blindness
redness or other discoloration of skin
redness, swelling, or soreness of tongue
scaly skin
seizures
severe sunburn
shakiness
skin thinness
slurred speech
sneezing
sore throat
sores, ulcers, or white spots on lips or tongue or inside the mouth
sores, welting, or blisters
spots on your skin resembling a blister or pimple
stiff neck or back
stomach cramps or tenderness
stomach upset
swelling in legs and ankles
swelling of face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in neck, armpit, or groin
tiny bumps on the inner lining of eyelid
unexplained weight loss
unpleasant breath odor
watery or bloody diarrhea
weakness or heaviness of legs
weight gain
yellow eyes or skin
Symptoms of overdose
Bleeding under the skin
confusion about identity, place, and time
muscle tremors
restlessness
sleepiness
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
Continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in ears
hearing loss
Less common
Acid or sour stomach
change in hearing
feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
passing gas
sensation of spinning
stomach soreness or discomfort
Rare
Appetite changes
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, “pins and needles”, or tingling feelings
burning, dry, or itching eyes
difficulty in moving
discharge, excessive tearing
general feeling of discomfort or illness
lack or loss of strength
menstrual changes
muscle aching, cramping, stiffness, or weakness
not able to concentrate
redness, pain, swelling of eye, eyelid, or inner lining of eyelid
seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
shakiness in legs, arms, hands, or feet
sleeplessness
swollen joints
trembling or shaking of hands or feet
trouble getting pregnant
trouble performing routine tasks
trouble sleeping
unable to sleep
unusual drowsiness, dullness, or feeling of sluggishness

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:

Cough; diarrhea; dry skin, pain, swelling, or soreness of the mouth or tongue; fingernail or toenail changes; headache; itching; loss of appetite; nausea; nosebleed; stomach pain or upset; taste changes; trouble sleeping; vomiting; tiredness or weakness; weight loss.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing or swallowing; flushing, tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue, unusual hoarseness); arm or leg pain; bloody stools; chest pain; decreased, difficult, or painful urination; dry mouth or increased thirst; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; new or worsening cough; numbness or tingling; severe or persistent diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain, or vomiting; severe or persistent dizziness or headache; severe or persistent tiredness or weakness; shortness of breath, or other breathing problems; swelling of the arms, hands, feet, or ankles; symptoms of high blood sugar (eg, increased hunger, thirst, or urination; confusion; unusual drowsiness); unusual bruising or bleeding; yellowing of the eyes or skin.

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:

Cough; headache; joint pain; pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site; sore throat; stuffy nose; vomiting.

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); chest pain; fever; severe headache; unusual 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
Diarrhea
heartburn
sores in mouth and on lips
Less common
Black, tarry stools
cough or hoarseness, accompanied by fever or chills
fever or chills
lower back or side pain, accompanied by fever or chills
nausea and vomiting (severe)
painful or difficult urination, accompanied by fever or chills
stomach cramps
Rare
Blood in urine or stools
pinpoint red spots on skin
unusual bleeding or bruising
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Rare
Chest pain
cough
shortness of breath
tingling of hands and feet, followed by pain, redness, and swelling
trouble with balance
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
Loss of appetite
nausea and vomiting
skin rash and itching
weakness
Less common
Dry or cracked skin
This medicine often causes a temporary loss of hair. After treatment with fluorouracil 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:

Black, tarry stools
blood in urine or stools
cough or hoarseness, accompanied by fever or chills
fever or chills
lower back or side pain, accompanied by fever or chills
painful or difficult urination, accompanied by fever or chills
pinpoint red spots on skin
unusual 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 as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Frequency not known
Abdominal tenderness
bloating
clay-colored stools
cough
dark urine
decreased appetite
diarrhea
diarrhea, watery and severe, which may also be bloody
difficulty swallowing
dizziness
fast heartbeat
feeling of discomfort
fever
headache
hives, itching, puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips or tongue
hives or welts
increased thirst
inflammation of joints
itching
joint or muscle pain
large , hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
loss of appetite
nausea and vomiting
numbness or tingling of face, hands or feet
pain
rash
redness and soreness of eyes
redness of skin
shortness of breath
sore throat
sores in mouth
stomach cramps
stomach pain or tenderness
swelling of feet or lower legs
swollen lymph glands
tightness in chest
unusual tiredness or weakness
unusual weight loss
wheezing
yellow eyes or skin
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:

Frequency not known
Back, leg, or stomach pains
black, tarry stools
bleeding gums
blood in urine or stools
blurred vision
bulging soft spot on head of an infant
change in ability to see colors, especially blue or yellow
chest pain, discomfort, or burning
chills
cracks in the skin
decrease in vision
difficulty breathing
discoloration of thyroid glands
double vision
general body swelling
heartburn
increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight
loss of heat from the body
lower back or side pain
nosebleeds
pain or burning in throat
pain with swallowing
painful or difficult urination
pale skin
pinpoint red spots on skin
rash with flat lesions or small raised lesions on the skin
red, swollen skin
redness or other discoloration of skin
redness, swelling, or soreness of tongue
scaly skin
severe nausea
severe stomach pain
severe sunburn
sores, ulcers, or white spots on lips or tongue or inside the mouth
unusual bleeding or bruising
vomiting blood
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

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

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
Black, tarry stools
blood in urine or stools
confusion
cough or hoarseness
loss of balance control
lower back or side pain
mask-like face
painful or difficult urination
pinpoint red spots on skin
shuffling walk
stiffness of arms or legs
trembling and shaking of hands and fingers
trouble in speaking or swallowing
trouble in thinking or concentrating
trouble in walking
unusual bleeding or bruising
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
Aching muscles
diarrhea
fever and chills
general feeling of discomfort or illness
headache
nausea or vomiting
skin rash
unusual tiredness
Less common
Back pain
dizziness
joint pain
loss of appetite
weight loss