COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- a common cold
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- a stuffy and runny nose
- inflammation of the tissue lining the sinuses
- headache
- nausea
INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- shingles
- low amount of potassium in the blood
- high blood pressure
- canker sores
- a fever as a result of taking the medication
- visible water retention
- elevation of proteins in the urine
- abnormal liver function tests
- a high alanine transaminase level
- a high aspartate transaminase level
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- high amount of triglyceride in the blood
- altered interest in having sexual intercourse
- ringing in the ears
- inflammation of the blood vessels
- orthostatic hypotension, a form of low blood pressure
- throat irritation
- a type of stomach irritation called gastritis
- indigestion
- disorder of the digestive system
- inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines
- constipation
- inflammation of the bladder
- the inability to have an erection
- enlarged breasts
- breast pain
- a problem with menstrual periods
- muscle pain
- drowsiness
- sensation of spinning or whirling
- dizziness
- difficulty sleeping
- low energy
- pain
- muscle tremors
- vomiting
- gas
- diarrhea
- generalized weakness
- a feeling of general discomfort called malaise
- intense abdominal pain
- anxious feelings
RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- low amount of magnesium in the blood
- high levels of potassium in the blood
- decreased blood platelets
- low levels of white blood cells
- low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils
- hearing loss
- abnormal heart rhythm
- chronic heart failure
- left ventricular heart failure
- allergic reaction causing inflammation of blood vessels
- fluid in the lungs
- liver failure
- inflammation of the liver called hepatitis
- decreased kidney function
- erythema multiforme, a type of allergic skin reaction
- a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called toxic epidermal necrolysis
- a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- skin rash with sloughing
- fluid retention in the legs, feet, arms or hands
- high amount of bilirubin in the blood
- a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis
- a type of allergic reaction called angioedema
- a serum sickness reaction
- a yellowing of the eyes or skin from buildup of bilirubin called jaundice
- pancreatitis
- a type of skin disorder called acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- confusion
- a change in vision
- inflammation of the gums
- increased sensitivity of the skin to the sun
- erythema or skin redness
- hair loss
- hives
- joint pain
- inflammation of the sac surrounding the joint - bursitis
- excessive sweating
- chills
- taste impairment
- numbness
- a change in voice
- trouble breathing
- cough
- involuntary leakage of urine
- a feeling of pins and needles on skin
- abnormal dreams
- fast heartbeat