Pill Side Effects

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:

Drowsiness; dry mouth, throat, and nose; thickening of mucus in nose or throat.

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); excitability; severe drowsiness.

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 Aldactone.

Side effects may include:
Abdominal cramps, breast development in males, change in potassium levels (leading to such symptoms as dry mouth, excessive thirst, weak or irregular heartbeat, and muscle pain or cramps), deepening of voice, diarrhea, drowsiness, excessive hairiness, fever, headache, hives, irregular menstruation, kidney problems, lack of coordination, lethargy, liver problems, mental confusion, postmenopausal bleeding, severe allergic reaction, sexual dysfunction, skin eruptions, stomach bleeding, stomach inflammation, ulcers, vomiting

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

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; dizziness; headache; nausea; nervousness; sinus inflammation; sore or dry throat; tremor; trouble sleeping; unusual taste in mouth; 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; ear pain; fast or irregular heartbeat; new or worsened trouble breathing; pounding in the chest; severe headache or dizziness; unusual hoarseness; 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:

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.

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:

Less common or rare
Skin irritation not present before use of this medicine (moderate or severe)
Frequency not known
Dryness and peeling of skin
flushing
redness of skin
unusually warm skin
Symptoms of salicylic acid poisoning
Confusion
diarrhea
dizziness
fast or deep breathing
headache (severe or continuing)
hearing loss
lightheadedness
nausea
rapid breathing
ringing or buzzing in ears (continuing)
severe drowsiness
stomach pain
vomiting
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
Skin irritation not present before use of this medicine (mild)
stinging
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:

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.

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:

Symptoms of too much medicine being absorbed into the bodyVery rare
Dizziness or drowsiness
increased sweating
irregular heartbeat
muscle twitching or trembling
nausea or vomiting
shortness of breath or troubled breathing
unusual excitement, nervousness, or restlessness
unusual tiredness or weakness
Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. Mild stinging or eye irritation may occur as soon as tetracaine is applied or up to several hours after proparacaine is applied. Although these side effects usually are not serious, check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects are severe, because you may be having an allergic reaction to the medicine.

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
Burning, stinging, redness, or other irritation of eye
Rare
Itching, pain, redness, or swelling of the eye or eyelid
watering of eyes
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 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.

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:
weakness or fainting;

black, bloody, or tarry stools;

coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;

severe nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain;

fever lasting longer than 3 days;

swelling, or pain lasting longer than 10 days; or

hearing problems, ringing in your ears.

Less serious side effects may include:

upset stomach, mild heartburn, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;

joint pain;

drowsiness; or

headache.