This is getting ridiculous. Its like a SNL skit of a commercial about the side effects of a new drug. The drug in question? Im gonna save that for later and explain what it is for. But just for fun, see if anyone can make a guess to what it is or what its for.
I copied this directly off the Mayo Clinic’s website.
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Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Less common
- Arm, back, or jaw pain
- bleeding gums
- bloating
- blood in the urine
- blurred vision
- burning upper abdominal or stomach pain
- canker sores
- chest tightness or heaviness
- chills
- cloudy urine
- cough
- cramping
- dark urine
- decreased frequency or amount of urine
- difficult or labored breathing
- dilated neck veins
- dizziness
- dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
- general tiredness and weakness
- headache
- hives or welts
- increased blood pressure
- increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
- increased thirst
- irregular breathing
- itching, redness, or other discoloration of the skin
- large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
- light-colored stools
- loss of appetite
- lower side or back pain
- noisy breathing
- pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
- painful or difficult urination
- pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
- pinpoint red or purple spots on the skin
- pounding in the ears
- redness, soreness, or itching skin
- seizures
- severe and continuing nausea
- severe sunburn
- shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
- skin blisters
- sore throat
- sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or tongue or inside the mouth
- sores, welting, or blisters
- stomach bloating, burning, cramping, tenderness, or pain
- sweating
- swelling or puffiness of the face
- swollen glands
- trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
- trouble breathing
- unusual bleeding or bruising
- upper right abdominal or stomach pain
- watery or bloody diarrhea
- weight gain or loss
- yellow eyes or skin
Rare
- Area rash
- blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
- bloody or black, tarry stools
- clay-colored stools
- cold, clammy skin
- continuing vomiting
- cough or hoarseness
- cracks in the skin
- difficulty with swallowing
- fast, weak pulse
- fever with or without chills
- greatly decreased frequency of urination or amount of urine
- joint or muscle pain
- lightheadedness
- loss of heat from the body
- puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
- red skin lesions, often with a purple center
- red, irritated eyes
- red, swollen skin
- scaly skin
- severe stomach pain
- tightness in the chest
- unpleasant breath odor
- unusual tiredness or weakness
- vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
Incidence not known
- Difficulty with speaking
- double vision
- inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
- inability to speak
- pains in the chest, groin or legs, especially the calves
- severe headaches of sudden onset
- slow speech
- sudden loss of coordination
- sudden onset of shortness of breath for no apparent reason
- sudden onset of slurred speech
- sudden vision changes
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
- Blue lips, fingernails, or skin
- convulsions (seizures)
- pain in the chest, upper stomach, or throat
- severe stomach pain
- skin rash
- slow or fast heartbeat
- swelling around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
- weight gain (rapid)
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
- Diarrhea
- gas
- heartburn
- indigestion
Less common or rare
- Abdominal or stomach pain
- abnormal dreaming
- anxiety
- appetite increased
- bad, unusual, or unpleasant after taste
- belching
- bloated or full feeling
- burning feeling in the chest or stomach
- burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, “pins and needles”, or tingling feelings
- burning, dry, or itching eyes
- change in taste
- changes in vision
- confusion
- constipation
- continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
- decreased urination
- discharge
- discouragement
- dry mouth
- excess air or gas in the stomach
- excessive tearing
- feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
- feeling sad or empty
- general feeling of discomfort or illness
- hair loss
- hearing loss
- hot flushes
- irritability
- loss of interest or pleasure
- nausea or vomiting
- nervousness
- pain or burning in the throat
- rapid breathing
- redness, pain, or swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
- sensation of spinning
- sleepiness
- stomach upset
- sunken eyes
- tenderness in the stomach area
- thinning of the hair
- thirst
- tiredness
- trouble concentrating
- trouble sleeping
- wrinkled skin
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.