FORTICAL Nasal Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • a stuffy and runny nose
  • dryness of the nose
  • nasal passage irritation
  • crusting inside the nose
  • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • joint pain
  • backache
  • headache
  • INFREQUENT side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • an infection
  • high blood pressure
  • angina, a type of chest pain
  • a common cold
  • bronchospastic lung disease
  • inflammation of the bladder
  • swollen lymph nodes
  • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • depression
  • pink eye
  • excessive watery eyes
  • inflammation of the tissue lining the sinuses
  • indigestion
  • constipation
  • muscle pain
  • dizziness
  • low energy
  • flu-like symptoms
  • a skin rash
  • nausea
  • diarrhea
  • stomach cramps
  • a feeling of pins and needles on skin
  • RARE side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • cancer or malignancy
  • a goiter
  • overactive thyroid gland
  • low amount of calcium in the blood
  • hearing loss
  • a heart attack
  • bundle branch block
  • a stroke
  • ulcers of the nasal septum
  • a lesion inside the nose
  • pneumonia
  • inflammation of the liver called hepatitis
  • itching
  • muscle pain and stiffness in the shoulder, neck and pelvis
  • seizures
  • a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis
  • low blood calcium resulting in muscle spasms over the entire body
  • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • agitation
  • a change in vision
  • ringing in the ears
  • throat irritation
  • stuffy nose
  • dry mouth
  • a type of stomach irritation called gastritis
  • a type of skin condition with redness and itching called eczema
  • hair loss
  • sensation of spinning or whirling
  • difficulty sleeping
  • fever
  • excessive sweating
  • muscle tremors
  • taste impairment
  • a distorted sense of smell called parosmia
  • fluid retention in the legs, feet, arms or hands
  • puffy face from water retention
  • temporary redness of face and neck
  • decreased appetite
  • increased hunger
  • sneezing
  • heart throbbing or pounding
  • trouble breathing
  • cough
  • vomiting
  • gas
  • anxious feelings
  • fast heartbeat
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