COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 skin redness
- 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
- 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
