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 as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

More common
Bladder pain
bloody or cloudy urine
difficult, burning, or painful urination
dizziness
fast heartbeat
frequent urge to urinate
indigestion
lower back or side pain
severe nausea
shortness of breath
skin rash or itching over the entire body
stomach pain
vomiting
weakness
wheezing
Less common
Black, tarry stools
blood in vomit
chest pain
chills
cough
fever
painful or difficult urination
severe or continuing stomach pain
sore throat
sores, ulcers, or white spots on lips or in mouth
swollen glands
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

Diarrhea
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
Back pain
body aches or pain
congestion
constipation
cough producing mucus
difficulty in breathing
dryness or soreness of throat
ear congestion
general feeling of discomfort or illness
hair loss
headache
heartburn
loss of appetite
loss of voice
muscle aches and pains
muscle or bone pain
muscle stiffness
nasal congestion
nausea
pain, swelling, or redness in joints
runny nose
shivering
sneezing
sweating
tightness in chest
trouble in swallowing
trouble sleeping
voice changes
Less common or rare
Worsening psoriasis

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
Painful irritation of skin, including burning, blistering, crusting, itching, severe redness, or swelling
skin rash
Symptoms of overdose
Burning, itching, scaling, redness, or swelling of skin (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
Dryness or peeling of skin (may occur after a few days)
feeling of warmth, mild stinging, and redness of skin

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
Bloating
constipation (severe, continuing)
cramping (severe)
nausea or vomiting
stomach or lower abdominal pain
tightness in chest or troubled breathing
wheezing
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
Constipation or diarrhea
cramping

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:

More common
Chills and fever
headache
nausea and vomiting
Less common
Difficulty in breathing
sore throat and fever
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness and weakness
Rare
Increased or decreased urination
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
Diarrhea
loss of appetite
stomach pain

Along with its needed effects, sunscreen products 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

Acne; burning, itching, or stinging of skin; early appearance of redness or swelling of skin; late appearance of rash with or without weeping blisters that become crusted, especially in sun-exposed areas, and may extend to unexposed areas of skin; pain in hairy areas; pus in the hair follicles

Other 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 product. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

More common

Drying or tightening of skin

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; skin rash or infection; sneezing (sudden attacks of); stuffy or runny nose; wheezing or difficulty in breathing
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your health care professional.