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

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Less serious side effects may include temporary blurred vision

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:

Burning or stinging in the eye.

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); eye or eyelid swelling, itching, or redness.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
severe itching, redness, or swelling of your eyelids;

eye pain, redness, or watering;

vision changes, increased sensitivity to light;

white patches on your eyes;

crusting or drainage from your eyes; or

any new signs of infection.

Less serious side effects may include temporary blurred vision and mild eye irritation after using the ointment.

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.

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:

Skin irritation.

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); severe irritation.

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:

General body discomfort; headache; mild fever; mild pain, redness, swelling, or tenderness at the injection site; muscle aches.

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; unusual hoarseness); decreased movement of the face muscles; decreased movement or sensation in the arm or shoulder; muscle weakness; numbness or tingling of the hands or feet; severe or persistent headache or fever; 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:

Flushing; headache; heartburn; mild pain in the arms, legs, or back; muscle pain; nausea; stomach upset; stuffy nose.

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; confusion; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; memory loss; numbness in arm or leg; one-sided weakness; prolonged, painful erection; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; ringing in the ears; seizures; severe or persistent back or muscle pain; severe or persistent dizziness; severe or persistent vision changes; shortness of breath or wheezing; slurred speech; sudden decrease or loss of hearing; sudden decrease or loss of vision in one or both eyes; sudden, severe headache or vomiting.

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 a serious side effect such as:
severe burning, stinging, or itching of your eyes;

eye pain, redness, or watering;

vision changes, increased sensitivity to light;

white patches on your eyes; or

crusting or drainage from your eyes.

Less serious side effects may include:

mild burning, stinging, or itching of your eyes;

swollen or puffy eyelids; or

headache.

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:

Headache; muscle aches; sore throat; weight gain.

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); blurred vision or other vision changes; symptoms of heart failure (eg, shortness of breath; sudden unexplained weight gain; swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet); symptoms of liver problems (eg, dark urine; stomach pain; unexplained nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite; yellowing of the skin or eyes; sweating); symptoms of low blood sugar (eg, anxiety; chills, increased hunger, headache; increased dizziness or drowsiness; tremors); unusual bone pain; unusual tiredness or weakness.