COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- diarrhea
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- cramps
- difficulty sleeping
- nausea
- vomiting
INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- arthritis
- fainting
- dizziness
- low energy
- decreased appetite
- an increased need to urinate often
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- nightmares
- depression
- bruising under the skin
- drowsiness
- pain
- weight loss
- headache
RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- dehydration
- anemia
- delusions
- aggressive behavior
- neuroleptic malignant syndrome, a reaction characterized by fever, muscle rigidity and confusion
- clouding of the lens of the eye called cataracts
- blurred vision
- high blood pressure
- a type of slowed heart rhythm disorder called heart block
- torsades de pointes, a type of abnormal heart rhythm
- atrial fibrillation
- slow heartbeat
- prolonged QT interval on EKG
- heart failure
- low blood pressure
- bleeding of the stomach or intestines
- a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called toxic epidermal necrolysis
- a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- hives
- a condition with muscle tissue breakdown called rhabdomyolysis
- seizures
- excessive sweating
- loss of muscle coordination
- fluid retention in the legs, feet, arms or hands
- aphasia, a loss of the ability to speak and understand language
- trouble breathing
- chest pain
- gas
- the inability to control a bowel movement
- stomach cramps
- nervousness
- a feeling of pins and needles on skin
- a type of significant allergic skin reaction called DRESS syndrome
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- mood changes
- altered interest in having sexual intercourse
- eye irritation
- widening of blood vessels
- bronchitis
- an infection of the genitals or urinary tract
- itching
- mental status changes
- sensation of spinning or whirling
- muscle tremors
- involuntary leakage of urine
- urination during the night
- abnormal liver function tests
- irritability
- drug-induced hot flashes
