Pravachol Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
muscle pain If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
a common cold indigestion constipation dizziness a skin rash headache nausea heartburn diarrhea intense abdominal pain INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
atrial fibrillation If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
inflammation of the tissue lining the sinuses a type of stomach irritation called gastritis a type of skin condition with redness and itching called eczema joint pain backache low energy flu-like symptoms heart throbbing or pounding gas RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
diabetes a type of blood disorder where the red blood cells burst called hemolytic anemia anemia large purple or brown skin blotches decreased blood platelets increased eosinophils in the blood a disease with shrinking and weaker muscles called myopathy clouding of the lens of the eye called cataracts inflammation of the blood vessels bronchitis liver tissue death liver failure inflammation of the liver called hepatitis a blockage of the bile duct that resulting in high bilirubin levels urinary tract infection inflammation of the skin with blisters erythema multiforme, a type of allergic skin reaction a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called toxic epidermal necrolysis a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called Stevens-Johnson syndrome hives a condition with symptoms that resemble lupus inflammation of the skin and muscle muscle pain and stiffness in the shoulder, neck and pelvis a condition with muscle tissue breakdown called rhabdomyolysis muscle inflammation trouble breathing chest pain abnormal liver function tests a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis a type of allergic reaction called angioedema chronic inflammation of muscles in the body called polymyositis a yellowing of the eyes or skin from buildup of bilirubin called jaundice lung tissue problem pancreatitis paralysis of some or all of the muscles of the eye immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
confusion altered interest in having sexual intercourse nightmares depression a painful condition that affects the nerves in the legs and arms called peripheral neuropathy blurred vision a stuffy and runny nose dry mouth the inability to have an erection enlarged breasts increased sensitivity of the skin to the sun skin disease characterized by swollen itching lesions itching hair loss dry skin skin discoloration muscle spasm muscle weakness cramps memory loss sensation of spinning or whirling difficulty sleeping fever muscle tremors taste impairment numbness skin nodules visible water retention temporary redness of face and neck decreased appetite cough vomiting difficult or painful urination an increased need to urinate often urination during the night high blood sugar a feeling of pins and needles on skin abnormal sensations of the skin a feeling of general discomfort called malaise paralysis of nerves for the face anxious feelings 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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