SYMFI LO Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
a feeling of pins and needles on skin high blood levels of the lipase enzyme depression itching a skin rash If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
a sore throat fever low energy headache cough nausea diarrhea a feeling of general discomfort called malaise an infection of the ear drowsiness difficulty concentrating dizziness difficulty sleeping vomiting abnormal dreams abnormal fat distribution associated with HIV indigestion itching backache pain generalized weakness intense abdominal pain INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
decreased blood platelets low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils prolonged QT interval on EKG hallucinations high cholesterol pneumonia decreased calcification or density of bone a high alanine transaminase level a high aspartate transaminase level If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
a stuffy and runny nose indigestion joint pain muscle pain dizziness difficulty sleeping chills decreased appetite vomiting stomach cramps nervousness intense abdominal pain anxious feelings throat irritation weight loss gas excess urination elevation of proteins in the urine RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
increased blood acidity due to high levels of lactic acid anemia enlarged fatty liver a condition with muscle tissue breakdown called rhabdomyolysis swollen lymph nodes an enlarged spleen abnormal liver function tests a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis pancreatitis pure red cell aplasia mental problems from taking the drug confusion manic behavior delusions paranoia suicidal behavior suicidal thoughts behavioral problems a type of brain function problem called encephalopathy a painful condition that affects the nerves in the legs and arms called peripheral neuropathy Guillain-Barre syndrome a change in vision acute liver failure inflammation of the liver called hepatitis acute inflammation of the pancreas drug or chemical-induced sensitivity to sunlight 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 abnormal peeling of skin a skin ulcer hives blistering of the skin fainting seizures fever muscle tremors loss of muscle coordination dysphasia, the inability to arrange words in an understandable way dead skin wheezing trouble breathing a feeling of pins and needles on skin chronic inflammation of muscles in the body called polymyositis a condition that results in overproduction of thyroid hormones called Graves' disease a state of stupor and unresponsiveness called catatonia osteomalacia, or softening of bones low amount of phosphate in the blood low amount of potassium in the blood Fanconi syndrome, a condition of the kidneys resulting in excessive urination, thirst and vomiting a type of kidney inflammation called interstitial nephritis acute kidney failure renal tubular necrosis, a kidney disorder decreased kidney function a type of allergic reaction called angioedema diabetes insipidus with kidney complications If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
stomatitis, a condition with painful swelling and sores inside the mouth itching hair loss muscle weakness cramps wheezing generalized weakness depersonalization, a disconnection of one's own sense of reality or identity agitation an extreme sense of wellbeing called euphoria ringing in the ears constipation abnormal absorption of food nutrients in the gastrointestinal tract enlarged breasts inflammation of a hair follicle joint pain muscle pain memory loss sensation of spinning or whirling numbness temporary redness of face and neck decreased appetite cough high amount of triglyceride in the blood a disease with shrinking and weaker muscles called myopathy excessive sweating Selected from data included with permission and copyrighted by First Databank, Inc. This copyrighted material has been downloaded from a licensed data provider and is not for distribution, except as may be authorized by the applicable terms of use.
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