COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- water retention
- visible water retention
- an intense headache
- abnormal liver function tests
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- indigestion
- dizziness
- headache
- nausea
- upper abdominal pain
INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- ringing in the ears
- bleeding
- stomach or intestinal ulcer
- itching
- fainting
- a skin rash
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- stomatitis, a condition with painful swelling and sores inside the mouth
- constipation
- drowsiness
- excessive sweating
- temporary redness of face and neck
- decreased appetite
- vomiting
- diarrhea
RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- high levels of potassium in the blood
- a type of blood disorder where the red blood cells burst called hemolytic anemia
- decreased function of bone marrow
- low blood counts due to bone marrow failure
- anemia
- a type of blood clotting disorder called disseminated intravascular coagulation
- a decrease in platelet clotting
- decreased blood platelets
- very low levels of granulocytes, a type of white blood cell
- low levels of white blood cells
- low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils
- increased eosinophils in the blood
- mental problems from taking the drug
- a painful condition that affects the nerves in the legs and arms called peripheral neuropathy
- double vision
- blurred vision
- deposits on the eye
- high blood pressure
- a heart attack
- abnormal heart rhythm
- chronic heart failure
- a stroke
- thrombophlebitis, an inflamed vein due to a blood clot
- low blood pressure
- bruising under the skin
- fluid in the lungs
- bronchospasm
- inflammation of the esophagus
- an ulcer in the esophagus
- a stomach ulcer
- an ulcer from too much stomach acid
- inflammation of the large intestine
- inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines
- blood coming from anus
- inflammation of the rectum
- inflammation of the liver called hepatitis
- bleeding of the stomach or intestines
- nephrotic syndrome, a type of kidney disorder
- a type of kidney inflammation called interstitial nephritis
- damage to the kidneys
- kidney failure
- renal papillary necrosis
- decreased kidney function
- bloody urine
- bleeding not related to menstrual period
- inflammation of the skin due to an allergy
- 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
- skin rash with sloughing
- hives
- seizures
- a type of speech disorder called dysarthria
- nosebleed
- trouble breathing
- chest pain
- bloody vomit
- abdominal bloating
- elevation of proteins in the urine
- a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis
- a type of allergic reaction called angioedema
- a rupture in the wall of the stomach or intestine
- a yellowing of the eyes or skin from buildup of bilirubin called jaundice
- pancreatitis
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- large purple or brown skin blotches
- enlarged breasts
- breast pain
- hair loss
- muscle weakness
- difficulty sleeping
- fever
- low energy
- small reddish-purplish pin-point sized spots on skin
- weight gain
- heart throbbing or pounding
- gas
- an increased need to urinate often
- high blood sugar
- a condition where there is excess sugar in the urine
- nervousness
- involuntary muscle movements
- anxious feelings
- fast heartbeat
