COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- low blood pressure
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- constipation
- drowsiness
- fainting
- dizziness
- low energy
- headache
- nausea
- vomiting
- generalized weakness
- a feeling of general discomfort called malaise
INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- orthostatic hypotension, a form of low blood pressure
- widening of blood vessels
- spasm of a bile duct tract
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- dry mouth
- indigestion
- fever
- excessive sweating
- fluid retention in the legs, feet, arms or hands
- temporary redness of face and neck
- diarrhea
- nervousness
- intense abdominal pain
RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- decreased function of the adrenal gland
- adrenal gland problems
- anemia
- low levels of white blood cells
- confusion
- addiction to a drug
- depression
- heart failure
- thrombophlebitis, an inflamed vein due to a blood clot
- throat swelling
- vocal cord swelling
- a spasm of the larynx
- a complete or partial collapse of the lung airways called atelectasis
- lung failure causing loss of breath
- decreased lung function
- bronchospasm
- blocked bowels with decreased peristaltic movement
- inflammation of the skin due to an allergy
- hives
- an abnormal increase in muscle tone
- hallucinations
- sleep apnea
- a skin rash
- a condition where the body is unable to maintain adequate blood flow called shock
- apnea, a breathing interruption
- trouble breathing
- a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis
- a type of allergic reaction called angioedema
- accidental falls
- an accidental injury
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- insufficiency of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland
- agitation
- an extreme sense of wellbeing called euphoria
- a migraine headache
- lazy eye
- a change in vision
- throat irritation
- stomatitis, a condition with painful swelling and sores inside the mouth
- a painful, red or swollen tongue
- urinary tract infection
- the inability to have an erection
- increased sensitivity of the skin to the sun
- arthritis
- joint pain
- difficulty sleeping
- flu-like symptoms
- chills
- visible water retention
- decreased appetite
- heart throbbing or pounding
- difficulty swallowing
- difficult or painful urination
- an inability to completely empty the bladder
- high blood sugar
- abnormal liver function tests
- anxious feelings
- fast heartbeat
