Emflaza Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Hormone Disorder Where The Body Produces High Levels Of Cortisol Called Cushing's Syndrome
  • An Infection

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Common Cold
  • Cough
  • Erythema Or Redness Of Skin Or Mucous Membrane
  • Excess Urination
  • Fat Accumulation In The Abdominal Region
  • Headache
  • Hirsutism, A Condition Of Hair Growth On Parts Of The Body Normally Without Hair
  • Increased Hunger
  • Runny Nose
  • Throat Irritation
  • Weight Gain

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Bleeding Of The Stomach Or Intestines
  • Low Amount Of Calcium In The Blood

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Constipation
  • High Blood Sugar
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Irritability
  • Nosebleed
  • Over Excitement
  • Skin Stretch Marks
  • Steroid-Induced Hyperglycemia

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Broken Bone
  • A Disorder Of The Retina Of The Eye
  • A Reduction In The Body's Resistance To Infection
  • A Rupture In The Wall Of The Stomach Or Intestine
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
  • Acute Inflammation Of The Pancreas
  • An Infection Due To A Fungus
  • An Infection Due To Amebae
  • An Ulcer From Too Much Stomach Acid
  • Clouding Of The Lens Of The Eye Called Cataracts
  • Decreased Calcification Or Density Of Bone
  • Diabetes
  • Glaucoma, An Increased Pressure In The Eye
  • Hallucinations
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure
  • High Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Impaired Wound Healing
  • Insufficiency Of The Hypothalamus And Pituitary Gland
  • Kaposi's Sarcoma
  • Low Amount Of Potassium In The Blood
  • Mental Problems From Taking The Drug
  • Mood Changes
  • Obstruction Of A Blood Vessel By A Blood Clot
  • Osteonecrosis, The Death Of Bone Tissue Due To A Lack Of Blood Supply
  • Pheochromocytoma
  • Pseudotumor Cerebri, A Condition With High Fluid Pressure In The Brain
  • Reactivation Of Hepatitis B Infection
  • Seizures
  • Slow And Shallow Breathing
  • Stomach Or Intestinal Ulcer
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • The Flu

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Condition Where There Is Excess Sugar In The Urine
  • A Skin Rash
  • A Skin Rash Resembling Acne
  • A Sleep Disorder
  • A Stye
  • A Type Of Bacterial Skin Infection Called Impetigo
  • Abnormal Color Of Urine
  • An Extreme Sense Of Wellbeing Called Euphoria
  • Anxious Feelings
  • Backache
  • Confusion
  • Corneal Dystrophy, A Condition Where Deposits Form In The Cornea Of The Eye
  • Delusions
  • Depression
  • Difficult Or Painful Urination
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Dizziness
  • Excessive Thirst
  • Excessive Watery Eyes
  • Hair Loss
  • Indigestion
  • Memory Loss
  • Muscle Pain
  • Muscle Spasm
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Nausea
  • Neck Pain
  • Outer Ear Inflammation Due To Allergy Or Infection
  • Overactive Bladder
  • Pain In The Testicles
  • Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
  • Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck
  • Urinary Tract Infection
  • Visible Water Retention

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