Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
a condition in which women develop masculine characteristics called virilism irritable bladder urinary tract infection priapism, a prolonged erection of the penis absence of menstrual periods irregular periods If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
a yeast infection of the vagina and vulva inflammation of the tissue lining the sinuses pain with menstruation decreased breast milk production decreased appetite weight gain nausea stomach cramps abdominal bloating INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines overgrowth of the uterine lining cancer of the prostate gland high amount of calcium in the blood high blood pressure enlarged prostate inflammation of the epididymis of the testicles dizziness sleep apnea low energy visible water retention temporary redness of face and neck nausea vomiting raised prostate specific antigen If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
mood changes altered interest in having sexual intercourse a migraine headache bronchitis vaginal discharge dizziness headache vomiting diarrhea the inability to have an erection decrease in size of a testicle increase in the amount of pubic hair acne difficulty sleeping stomach cramps reactions at the site of the injection infection at injection site RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
cancer of the ovary cancer in the lining of the uterus a breast tumor low amount of calcium in the blood a clot in the small veins that carry blood to or from the retina of the eye high blood pressure a heart attack a clot in the lung a stroke obstruction of a blood vessel by a blood clot a blood clot blood clot in a deep vein of the extremities the flu inflammation of the liver called hepatitis a blockage in the gallbladder a lump in the breast hives a change in the curvature of the cornea of the eye involuntary muscle movements liver cancer low levels of white blood cells suicidal thoughts heart failure blood clot formation in vein acute respiratory distress syndrome, a type of lung disorder liver tissue death damage to the liver and inflammation microscopic blood-filled cavities in the liver inflammation of the liver with stoppage of bile flow a yellowing of the eyes or skin from buildup of bilirubin called jaundice abnormal increase in red blood cells If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
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