Your Side Effects May Include

Side effects, from the label

55 prescription drugs and the side effects printed on their FDA labels, from quizzes already played. Each page quotes the label, says what to watch for and links to the full label on DailyMed. New drugs are added as the daily quizzes go by.

A B C D E F H I J K L M N O P R S T V X Y Z

A

• Adderall XRFingers and toes that turn cold, pale or blue
• AldactoneMen can grow breasts
• AmbienDriving a car while not fully awake
• AmiodaroneSkin that turns blue-gray

B

• Benzonatate (Tessalon)A numb mouth and choking if you chew it
• BotoxTrouble swallowing and breathing, up to weeks after a shot

C

• CelebrexA higher risk of heart attack and stroke
• ChantixVivid, strange dreams
• CiproA torn Achilles tendon
• Clonidine (Catapres)A blood pressure spike if you stop suddenly
• Clozapine (Clozaril)Drooling

D

• DilantinGums that grow over your teeth
• Doxycycline (Vibramycin)Ulcers in the tube to your stomach
• DupixentCold sores on your mouth or lips

E

• Entacapone (Comtan)Brownish-orange urine

F

• Fentanyl patchA deadly overdose from a hot bath or heating pad
• FosamaxA patch of jawbone that dies, often after a tooth is pulled

H

• HumiraTuberculosis coming back to life
• Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide)A higher risk of skin cancer

I

• ImitrexTightness in your chest, throat or jaw

J

• JantovenToes that turn purple
• JardianceA rare flesh-eating infection of the groin

K

• KeppraIrritability and aggression

L

• Lamictal XRA rash that can become life-threatening
• LampreneSkin that turns pink, then brownish-black
• Linezolid (Zyvox)A blood pressure spike after eating aged cheese
• LipitorMuscle breakdown that can damage your kidneys
• Lisinopril (Zestril)Sudden swelling of the face, lips or tongue
• LumiganYour eye color darkens, likely for good
• LunestaAn unpleasant taste in your mouth

M

• Metformin (Glucophage)Low vitamin B12
• Methotrexate (Trexall)A deadly overdose from taking it daily instead of weekly
• Metronidazole (Flagyl)Vomiting and flushing if you drink alcohol
• Minoxidil tabletsThicker, darker hair all over your body
• MirapexIntense urges to gamble

N

• NeurontinDangerously slow breathing, especially with opioids

O

• Omeprazole (Prilosec)Low magnesium after long-term use
• OzempicPossible thyroid tumors, including cancer

P

• PlaquenilPermanent damage to the back of the eye
• PrednisoneFeeling unusually euphoric
• ProliaSeveral broken spine bones after you stop it

R

• RifadinOrange tears that can stain contact lenses
• RinvoqTears in the stomach or intestines

S

• SingulairStuttering

T

• Tamoxifen (Soltamox)Cancer of the uterus
• Tamsulosin (Flomax)A floppy iris during eye surgery
• TerbinafineLosing your sense of smell
• Testosterone gelKids who touch your skin can start going through puberty
• TopamaxYou stop sweating and overheat
• Tramadol (Ultram)Seizures, even at normal doses

V

• ViagraSeeing the world with a blue tint
• VraylarTwitching movements that may be permanent

X

• XenicalOily spotting and leaks you can't control

Y

• YazSerious heart and blood vessel problems if you smoke

Z

• ZoloftYawning

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