Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
a common cold If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
inadequate vitamin B12 a common cold taste impairment weight loss headache nausea vomiting gas diarrhea abdominal bloating throat irritation INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
trouble breathing high cholesterol angina, a type of chest pain If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
a stuffy and runny nose indigestion constipation a nail disorder dizziness flu-like symptoms excessive sweating chills temporary redness of face and neck heart throbbing or pounding anemia joint pain backache RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
low blood sugar increased blood acidity due to high levels of lactic acid megaloblastic anemia acute respiratory distress syndrome, a type of lung disorder liver damage inflammation of the liver with stoppage of bile flow water retention a heart attack heart failure escape of fluid into the lungs fluid in the lungs liver failure inflammation of the liver called hepatitis a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called Stevens-Johnson syndrome hives a skin rash visible water retention fluid retention in the legs, feet, arms or hands vomiting abnormal liver function tests a broken bone a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis a type of allergic reaction called angioedema macular edema worsening of chronic heart failure If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
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