Mitotane Tablet Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Sudden Decrease In Adrenal Gland Function

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Skin Rash
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Depression
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
  • Vomiting

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Disorder Of The Retina Of The Eye
  • Clouding Of The Lens Of The Eye Called Cataracts
  • Double Vision
  • Inflammation Of The Bladder With Hemorrhage

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Hypersensitivity Reaction To A Drug
  • Blurred Vision
  • Drowsiness
  • Fever
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Inducing Of A Relaxed Easy State
  • Itching
  • Low Energy And Weakness
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Muscle Pain
  • Orthostatic Hypotension, A Form Of Low Blood Pressure
  • Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Condition With Low Thyroid Hormone Levels
  • A Toxic Effect On The Central Nervous System, Which Consists Of The Brain And Spinal Cord
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • An Ovarian Cyst
  • Anemia
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
  • Liver Damage
  • Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
  • Maculopathy

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Type Of Speech Disorder Called Dysarthria
  • Abnormal Function And Activity Of The Testis
  • Bloody Urine
  • Confusion
  • Elevation Of Proteins In The Urine
  • Enlarged Breasts
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Headache
  • High Amount Of Triglyceride In The Blood
  • High Cholesterol
  • Loss Of Muscle Coordination
  • Mental Status Changes
  • Muscle Weakness

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