Proglycem Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • An Increased Sodium Level In The Blood
  • Chronic Heart Failure
  • Water Retention
  • Worsening Of Chronic Heart Failure

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Diarrhea
  • Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
  • High Amount Of Uric Acid In The Blood
  • Hirsutism, A Condition Of Hair Growth On Parts Of The Body Normally Without Hair

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Blocked Bowels With Decreased Peristaltic Movement
  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Low Blood Pressure

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Decreased Appetite
  • Dizziness
  • Generalized Weakness
  • High Blood Sugar
  • Nausea
  • Stomach Cramps
  • Taste Impairment
  • Visible Water Retention
  • Vomiting

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Change In Vision
  • A Complication Of Diabetes With High Blood Ketone Levels Called Diabetic Ketoacidosis
  • A Skin Rash
  • A Type Of Joint Disorder Due To Excess Uric Acid In The Blood Called Gout
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Acute Inflammation Of The Pancreas
  • Bleeding
  • Bloody Urine
  • Clouding Of The Lens Of The Eye Called Cataracts
  • Damage To The Skin And Tissue Around The Injection Site
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Decreased Kidney Function
  • Extrapyramidal Disease, A Type Of Movement Disorder
  • Fluid In The Covering Of The Heart Or Pericardium
  • Hives
  • Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State
  • Inflammation Of The Small And Large Intestine
  • Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Or Inflammation And Tissue Death In The Colon And Small Intestine
  • Nephrotic Syndrome, A Type Of Kidney Disorder
  • Subconjunctival Hemorrhage

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • A Fever As A Result Of Taking The Medication
  • A Skin Infection Due To The Fungus Candida
  • Anemia
  • Anxious Feelings
  • Blind Spot In The Eye
  • Blurred Vision
  • Breastmilk Production Not Associated With Childbirth Or Nursing
  • Chest Pain
  • Decreased Urine Production
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Double Vision
  • Elevation Of Proteins In The Urine
  • Excessive Watery Eyes
  • Generalized Disorder Of Peripheral Nerves
  • Headache
  • Increased Eosinophils In The Blood
  • Itching
  • Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
  • Numbness
  • Swollen Lymph Nodes

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