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:

Rare
Shortness of breath, troubled breathing, tightness in chest, or wheezing
signs of hypersensitivity reactions, such as swelling of face, lips, or eyelids
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common
burning or pain while urinating, blood in urine, or frequent urge to urinate
chest pain
creamy white, curd-like patches in the mouth or throat and/or pain when eating or swallowing
dizziness or sense of constant movement or surroundings
general feeling of discomfort or illness
irregular or fast heartbeat
itching, rash, or hives
sinus problems
stomach or abdominal pain
swelling of fingers, ankles, feet, or lower legs
unusual tiredness or weakness
weight gain
Rare
Bleeding from rectum or bloody stools
blurred vision or other changes in vision
diarrhea or nausea
fainting or feeling faint
fever
frequent urination or unusual thirst
growth inhibition in children
high blood pressure
increased fat deposits in face, neck, and trunk
increased skin pigmentation
loss of appetite
menstrual changes
mood or mental changes
numbness
pain or burning in chest
vomiting
Additional side effects may occur if you take this medicine for a long time. Check with your doctor if any of the following side effects occur:

Pain in the back, ribs, arms, or legs (osteoporosis)
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
Cold-like symptoms
cough
dry mouth or throat
headache
sore throat, hoarseness or voice change
Less common or rare
Constipation
nosebleeds
trouble in sleeping

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:

Rare
Shortness of breath, troubled breathing, tightness in chest, or wheezing
signs of hypersensitivity reactions, such as swelling of face, lips, or eyelids
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common
burning or pain while urinating, blood in urine, or frequent urge to urinate
chest pain
creamy white, curd-like patches in the mouth or throat and/or pain when eating or swallowing
dizziness or sense of constant movement or surroundings
general feeling of discomfort or illness
irregular or fast heartbeat
itching, rash, or hives
sinus problems
stomach or abdominal pain
swelling of fingers, ankles, feet, or lower legs
unusual tiredness or weakness
weight gain
Rare
Bleeding from rectum or bloody stools
blurred vision or other changes in vision
diarrhea or nausea
fainting or feeling faint
fever
frequent urination or unusual thirst
growth inhibition in children
high blood pressure
increased fat deposits in face, neck, and trunk
increased skin pigmentation
loss of appetite
menstrual changes
mood or mental changes
numbness
pain or burning in chest
vomiting
Additional side effects may occur if you take this medicine for a long time. Check with your doctor if any of the following side effects occur:

Pain in the back, ribs, arms, or legs (osteoporosis)
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
Cold-like symptoms
cough
dry mouth or throat
headache
sore throat, hoarseness or voice change
Less common or rare
Constipation
nosebleeds
trouble in sleeping