Mifepristone Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
low amount of potassium in the blood uterine cramps If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
high blood pressure overgrowth of the uterine lining joint pain dizziness fever low energy fluid retention in the legs, feet, arms or hands decreased appetite headache nausea vomiting diarrhea generalized weakness INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
an infection due to a virus low blood sugar high amount of triglyceride in the blood If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
gastroesophageal reflux disease indigestion inflammation or infection of the vagina difficulty sleeping visible water retention excessive thirst a feeling of general discomfort called malaise intense abdominal pain chest pains unrelated to heart problems pain in the muscles or bones RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
a systemic inflammatory response called sepsis due to an infection with bacteria a bacterial infection an infection decreased function of the adrenal gland anemia prolonged QT interval on EKG orthostatic hypotension, a form of low blood pressure low blood pressure an infection of the female reproductive organs called pelvic inflammatory disease tearing of the uterus while pregnant fainting a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis a type of allergic reaction called angioedema a type of skin disorder called acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
inflammation of the tissue lining the sinuses vaginal discharge itching hives pain in the arms or legs a skin rash trouble breathing anxious feelings fast heartbeat 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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