ENTOCORT EC Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
an infection due to a virus an infection bleeding not related to menstrual period joint pain If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
inflammation of the tissue lining the sinuses conditions of excess stomach acid secretion indigestion inflammation of the skin due to an allergy backache dizziness difficulty sleeping low energy pain increased hunger headache nausea vomiting gas diarrhea nervousness intense abdominal pain INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
diabetes a hormone disorder where the body produces high levels of cortisol called Cushing's syndrome low amount of potassium in the blood large purple or brown skin blotches high levels of white blood cells agitation a change in vision pink eye outer ear inflammation due to allergy or infection bronchitis blockage of the stomach or intestine urinary tract infection osteoporosis, a condition of weak bones an abscess memory loss swelling of the tongue heart throbbing or pounding chest pain If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
hemorrhoids a stuffy and runny nose a tooth disease a painful, red or swollen tongue inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines constipation a gastrointestinal tract fistula irregular periods a problem with menstrual periods hair loss muscle pain drowsiness fever flu-like symptoms muscle tremors puffy face from water retention difficult or painful urination an increased need to urinate often urination during the night generalized weakness RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
water retention confusion mood changes paranoia over excitement personality disorders an extreme sense of wellbeing called euphoria depression pseudotumor cerebri, a condition with high fluid pressure in the brain a disease with shrinking and weaker muscles called myopathy increased pressure in the eye glaucoma, an increased pressure in the eye clouding of the lens of the eye called cataracts high blood pressure complete stoppage of the heart slow heartbeat abnormal heart rhythm chronic heart failure obstruction of a blood vessel by a blood clot inflammation of the blood vessels thrombophlebitis, an inflamed vein due to a blood clot bruising under the skin fluid in the lungs an ulcer in the esophagus an ulcer from too much stomach acid acute inflammation of the pancreas erythema or redness of skin or mucous membrane skin stretch marks hives rupture of a tendon muscle weakness delirium hallucinations a tonic-clonic seizure a skin rash visible water retention trouble breathing an enlarged liver a condition where there is excess sugar in the urine abnormal liver function tests a broken bone impaired wound healing a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis fast heartbeat If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
hirsutism, a condition of hair growth on parts of the body normally without hair acne muscle spasm cramps fainting sensation of spinning or whirling excessive sweating fluid retention in the legs, feet, arms or hands temporary redness of face and neck small reddish-purplish pin-point sized spots on skin scaling of the skin weight gain hiccups a feeling of pins and needles on skin a feeling of general discomfort called malaise abnormal fat distribution 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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