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46 side effects
| Side effect | Frequency | WebMD | Mskcc.org | Nm.org | Health.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nausea | — | Nausea or vomiting | Nausea | — | nausea |
| Drowsiness | common | Drowsiness | Drowsiness | Drowsiness | drowsiness |
| Diarrhea | — | Diarrhea | Diarrhea | — | — |
| Headache | — | — | Headache | Headache | headache |
| Stomach irritation | common | Upset stomach | Stomach irritation | Gastrointestinal upset | digestive issues |
| Giddiness | uncommon | — | Giddiness | — | — |
| Vertigo | uncommon | — | Vertigo | — | — |
| Nasal congestion | uncommon | — | Nasal congestion | — | nasal congestion |
| Cough | uncommon | — | Cough | — | cough |
| Cold | uncommon | — | Cold | — | — |
| Decreased appetite | uncommon | Loss of appetite | Decreased appetite | — | — |
| Constipation | — | — | Constipation | — | — |
| Dry mouth | uncommon | — | Dry mouth | — | — |
| Hyperactivity | uncommon | — | Hyperactivity | — | — |
| Nocturnal cramps | uncommon | Stomach cramps | Nocturnal cramps | — | night cramps |
| Blurring of vision | uncommon | — | Blurring of vision | — | blurred vision |
| Hyperacidity | uncommon | — | Hyperacidity | — | — |
| Skin rash | uncommon | Itching or skin rash | Skin rash | — | allergic reactions |
| Weight gain | uncommon | — | Weight gain | — | weight gain |
| Thyrotoxicosis | — | — | Thyrotoxicosis | — | increased thyroid function |
| Burning of skin | — | Itching | Burning, itching, and discoloration of skin/mucous membrane | — | itching |
| Ventricular tachycardia | — | — | Ventricular tachycardia | — | — |
| Elevation of liver enzymes | — | Liver damage | Elevation of liver enzymes | — | — |
| Fatigue | — | Weakness or unusual tiredness | Fatigue | — | constant fatigue |
| Fever | — | Fever or general ill feeling | Fever | — | — |
| Edema | — | — | Edema | — | — |
| Kidney transplant rejection | — | — | Kidney transplant rejection | — | — |
| Liver injury | — | Liver damage | Liver injury | — | liver injury |
| Acute steatohepatitis | — | — | Acute steatohepatitis | — | — |
| Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome | — | — | Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome | — | — |
| Itching | — | Itching | — | — | itching |
| Hives | rare | Hives | — | — | allergic reactions |
| Dizziness | — | Dizziness, feeling lightheaded, or fainting | — | — | — |
| Stomach cramps | — | Stomach cramps | — | — | — |
| Joint pain | — | Joint pain | — | — | — |
| Jaundice | — | Jaundice | — | — | jaundice |
| Loss of appetite | — | Loss of appetite | — | — | — |
| Light-colored stool | — | Light-colored poop | — | — | — |
| Dark-colored urine | — | Dark-colored urine | — | — | — |
| Breathing problems | — | Breathing problems or wheezing | — | — | — |
| Racing heart | — | Racing heart | — | — | — |
| General ill feeling | — | Fever or general ill feeling | — | — | — |
| Swelling of face | — | Swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue, or throat | — | — | — |
| Trouble swallowing | — | Trouble swallowing or throat tightness | — | — | — |
| Throat tightness | — | Trouble swallowing or throat tightness | — | — | — |
| Hallucinogenic effects | uncommon | — | Hallucinogenic | — | — |
6 additional sourcesdidn't return structured side-effect data: Ods.od.nih.gov, Ubiehealth.com, Evinature.com, Uclahealth.org, Merckmanuals.com, Docus.ai.
Demographic risk groups
| Group | Risk | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| children | higher risk | WebMD |
| pregnant | unknown effect | WebMD, Health.com |
| breastfeeding | safety in breast milk | WebMD, Health.com |
| Pregnant women | Abortion | Mskcc.org |
| Patients with hormone-sensitive prostate cancer | Increased testosterone levels | Mskcc.org |
| Patients taking benzodiazepines, anticonvulsants, or barbiturates | Additive sedative effects | Mskcc.org |
| Pregnant people | stimulate the uterus | Nm.org |
| People with hyperthyroid conditions | increase thyroid hormones | Nm.org |
| People with certain autoimmune conditions | unknown | Nm.org |
| People with cancer | impact hormones | Nm.org |
| prostate cancer | unsafe | Health.com |
| autoimmune disease | unsafe | Health.com |
| liver disease | unsafe | Health.com |
| thyroid problems | unsafe | Health.com |
| hyperthyroidism | worsen symptoms | Health.com |
| surgery | interfere with anesthesia | Health.com |