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:

Incidence not known
Abdominal or stomach cramping, burning, or tenderness
back or leg pains
bleeding gums
blistering, peeling, loosening of skin
bloating
bloody or black, tarry stools
bloody or cloudy urine
blue lips and fingernails
blurred vision
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, “pins and needles” , or tingling feelings
chest pain
chills
clay-colored stools
clear or bloody discharge from nipple
cloudy urine
confusion
constipation
cough or hoarseness
coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
coughing up blood
dark urine
decrease in urine-concentrating ability
decreased appetite
diarrhea
difficult, fast, noisy breathing, sometimes with wheezing
difficulty swallowing
dimpling of breast skin
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly
dry mouth
fast or irregular heartbeat
fever with or without chills
flushed, dry skin
fruit-like breath odor
general body swelling
general feeling of discomfort or illness
greatly decreased frequency of urination or amount of urine
headache
heartburn
hives or welts
increased blood pressure
increased hunger
increased thirst
increased urination
increased sweating
indigestion
inverted nipple
joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
loss of appetite
lower back or side pain
lump in breast or under the arm
muscle cramps or pain
nausea and vomiting
nosebleeds
numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in hands, feet, or lips
painful or difficult urination
pains in stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
pale skin
persistent crusting or scaling of nipple
pinpoint red or purple spots on skin
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
red, irritated eyes
redness or swelling of breast
redness, soreness or itching skin
seizures
severe stomach pain
shakiness and unsteady walk
shortness of breath
skin rash
sore on the skin of the breast that does not heal
sore throat
sores, ulcers, or white spots on lips or in mouth
sugar in the urine
swelling in legs and ankles
swelling of face, hands, fingers, feet, or lower legs
swollen or painful glands
thickening of bronchial secretions
tightness in chest
trembling
troubled breathing
unpleasant breath odor
unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
unusual weight loss
vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
weakness and heaviness of legs
weight gain
wheezing
yellow eyes or skin
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

Symptoms of overdose
Difficulty sleeping
disorientation
drowsiness to profound coma
hallucination
lethargy
lightheadedness
mood or other mental changes
rash with flat lesions or small raised lesions on the 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:

Incidence not known
Absent, missed, or irregular menstrual periods
bleeding after menopause
burning feeling in chest or stomach
discoloration of skin
feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
inability to have or keep an erection
increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight
muscle spasm
restlessness
sensation of spinning
severe sunburn
stomach upset
stopping of menstrual bleeding
swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in both females and males

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.

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:

With overuse or long-term use
Increase in eye irritation
Symptoms of too much medicine being absorbed into the body
Dizziness
headache
increased sweating
nausea
nervousness
weakness
Symptoms of overdose
Decrease in body temperature
drowsiness
slow heartbeat
weakness (severe)
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 or rare
Blurred vision
large pupils
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

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

The incidence of adverse events during treatment with nifedipine extended-release tablets in doses up to 90 mg daily were derived from multi-center placebo-controlled clinical trials in 370 hypertensive patients. Atenolol 50 mg once daily was used concomitantly in 187 of the 370 patients on nifedipine extended-release tablets and in 64 of the 126 patients on placebo. All adverse events reported during nifedipine extended-release tablets therapy were tabulated independently of their causal relationship to medication.

The most common adverse event reported with nifedipine extended-release tablets was peripheral edema. This was dose related and the frequency was 18% on nifedipine extended-release tablets 30 mg daily, 22% on nifedipine extended-release tablets 60 mg daily and 29% on nifedipine extended-release tablets 90 mg daily versus 10% on placebo.

Other common adverse events reported in the above placebo-controlled trials include:

NIFEDIPINE EXTENDED-
RELEASE TABLETS (%) PLACEBO (%)
(n=370) (n=126)
Adverse Event
Headache 19 13
Flushing/heat sensation 4 0
Dizziness 4 2
Fatigue/asthenia 4 4
Nausea 2 1
Constipation 1 0

Where the frequency of adverse events with nifedipine extended-release tablets and placebo is similar, causal relationship cannot be established.

The following adverse events were reported with an incidence of 3% or less in daily doses up to 90 mg:

Body as a Whole/Systemic: chest pain, leg pain

Central Nervous System: paresthesia, vertigo

Dermatologic: rash

Gastrointestinal: constipation

Musculoskeletal: leg cramps

Respiratory: epistaxis, rhinitis

Urogenital: impotence, urinary frequency

Other adverse events reported with an incidence of less than 1.0% were:

Body as a Whole/Systemic: allergic reaction, asthenia, cellulitis, substernal chest pain, chills, facial edema, lab test abnormal, malaise, neck pain, pelvic pain, pain, photosensitivity reaction

Cardiovascular: atrial fibrillation, bradycardia, cardiac arrest, extrasystole, hypotension, migraine, palpitations, phlebitis, postural hypotension, tachycardia, cutaneous angiectases

Central Nervous System: anxiety, confusion, decreased libido, depression, hypertonia, hypesthesia, insomnia, somnolence

Dermatologic: angioedema, petechial rash, pruritus, sweating

Gastrointestinal: abdominal pain, diarrhea, dry mouth, dysphagia, dyspepsia, eructation, esophagitis, flatulence, gastrointestinal disorder, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, GGT increased, gum disorder, gum hemorrhage, vomiting

Hematologic: eosinophilia, lymphadenopathy

Metabolic: gout, weight loss

Musculoskeletal: arthralgia, arthritis, joint disorder, myalgia, myasthenia

Respiratory: dyspnea, increased cough, rales, pharyngitis, stridor

Special Senses: abnormal vision, amblyopia, conjunctivitis, diplopia, eye disorder, eye hemorrhage, tinnitus

Urogenital/Reproductive: dysuria, kidney calculus, nocturia, breast engorgement, polyuria, urogenital disorder

The following adverse events have been reported rarely in patients given nifedipine in coat core or other formulations: allergenic hepatitis, alopecia, anaphylactic reaction, anemia, arthritis with ANA (+), depression, erythromelalgia, exfoliative dermatitis, fever, gingival hyperplasia, gynecomastia, hyperglycemia, jaundice, leukopenia, mood changes, muscle cramps, nervousness, paranoid syndrome, purpura, shakiness, sleep disturbances, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, syncope, taste perversion, thrombocytopenia, toxic epidermal necrolysis, transient blindness at the peak of plasma level, tremor and urticaria.

Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, tell your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe to continue using Soriatane.

Side effects may include:
Abnormal bone growth or pain, abnormal skin changes (itching, peeling, rash, sensitivity, thinning), blood clot, changes in blood sugar or cholesterol and triglyceride (blood fat) levels, depression, eye symptoms (dryness, pain, redness, sensitivity), heart attack, joint pain, lip inflammation, liver disorders, muscle weakness, numbness or swelling of the hands or feet, inflammation of the pancreas, stroke, thoughts of suicide or self-injury, vision problems (blurring difficulty seeing at night)

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 albuterol.

Side effects may include:
Aggression, agitation, allergic reaction, anxiety, back pain, chest pain or discomfort, chills and fever, coordination problems, cough, decreased appetite, depression, difficulty speaking, diabetes, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and throat, excitement, fluid retention and swelling, flushing, general bodily discomfort, headache, heart palpitations, heartburn, hives, increased appetite, increased blood pressure, increased difficulty breathing, indigestion, irritability, labored breathing, leg cramps, light-headedness, muscle cramps, muscle spasm, nasal inflammation, nausea, nervousness, nightmares, nosebleed, overactivity, rapid heartbeat, rash, respiratory infection or disorder, restlessness, ringing in the ears, shakiness, sleeplessness, slowed movement, stomachache, stuffy nose, sweating, swelling of mouth and throat, taste sensation on inhalation, throat irritation, tooth discoloration, tremors, unusual taste, urinary problems, vomiting, weakness, wheezing

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:
worsening asthma symptoms;

mood or behavior changes, anxiety, depression, or thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself;

skin rash, bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness; or

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

Less serious side effects may include:

headache;

nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain;

weakness;

dizziness;

muscle pain; or

fever, sore throat, cold symptoms.

* Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: skin rash or hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
* Contact your doctor promptly if you have any of the following side effects, especially if they are new symptoms or if they get worse: mood changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, irritability, agitation, aggressiveness, severe restlessness, mania (mental and/ or physical hyperactivity), thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself.
* Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
o tremors, shivering, muscle stiffness or twitching;
o seizure (convulsions);
o problems with balance or coordination;
o unusual thoughts or behavior; or
o agitation, confusion, sweating, fast heartbeat.
* Other less serious side effects are more likely to occur, such as:
o feeling nervous, restless, or unable to sit still;
o sleep problems (insomnia);
o drowsiness, weakness;
o urinating more than usual;
o loss of appetite, weight gain or loss;
o nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, gas, constipation, or upset stomach;
o decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm; or
o dry mouth, unpleasant taste in your mouth.
* Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
* You may have some side effects after you stop using Luvox, including headache, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness or insomnia, nervousness, or agitation.

Read about Luvox (Fluvoxamine)