Icn-Hythide Oral

Icn-Hythide Oral Side Effects

Dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, blurred vision, loss of appetite, stomach upset, diarrhea, or constipation may occur as your body adjusts to the medication. You may also experience decreased sexual ability or increased sensitivity to the sun. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

This medication may cause a loss of too much body water (dehydration) and salt/minerals. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these unlikely but serious symptoms of dehydration or mineral loss:

• very dry mouth
• thirst
• muscle cramps
• weakness
• fast/irregular heartbeat
• nausea
• vomiting
• severe dizziness
• unusual drowsiness
• unusual decrease in the amount of urine
• fainting
• confusion
• seizures

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

• numbness/tingling of the arms/legs
• joint pain (e.g., big toe pain)

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

• signs of infection (e.g., fever, persistent sore throat)
• easy bruising/bleeding
• stomach/abdominal pain
• persistent nausea/vomiting
• unusual/persistent tiredness
• yellowing eyes/skin
• dark urine
• unusual change in the amount of urine (not including the normal increase in urine when you first start this drug)

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include:

• rash
• itching
• swelling
• severe dizziness
• trouble breathing

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Icn-Hythide Oral Medical Alert

Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA) or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

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