Sarafem 20 Mg Capsule Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Skin Rash
  • Abnormal Dreams
  • Anxious Feelings
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Diarrhea
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Dry Mouth
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Flu-Like Symptoms
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Headache
  • Indigestion
  • Inflammation Of The Tissue Lining The Sinuses
  • Muscle Tremors
  • Nausea
  • Nervousness
  • Problems With Ejaculation
  • The Inability To Have An Erection
  • Throat Irritation
  • Widening Of Blood Vessels
  • Yawning

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • High Blood Pressure

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Change In Vision
  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • A Sleep Disorder
  • Abnormal Heart Rhythm
  • Abnormal Sexual Function
  • Agitation
  • Altered Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
  • An Increased Need To Urinate Often
  • Chest Pain
  • Chills
  • Confusion
  • Constipation
  • Cough
  • Excessive Thirst
  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Fever
  • Gas
  • Hair Loss
  • Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
  • Hives
  • Hyperactive Behavior
  • Itching
  • Joint Pain
  • Ringing In The Ears
  • Stomach Cramps
  • Taste Impairment
  • Weight Loss

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Blockage Of The Bile Duct That Resulting In High Bilirubin Levels
  • A Clot In The Lung
  • A Form Of Mania That Has A Lower Severity Of Symptoms
  • A Serum Sickness Reaction
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • A Spasm Of The Larynx
  • A Stroke
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder With A Decrease In All Types Of Blood Cells Called Pancytopenia
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Acquired Hemolytic Anemia, An Anemia Due To Destruction Of Red Cells
  • An Increased Risk Of Bleeding
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Bleeding
  • Bleeding Of The Stomach Or Intestines
  • Bronchospastic Lung Disease
  • Damage To The Liver And Inflammation
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Erythema Multiforme, A Type Of Allergic Skin Reaction
  • Erythema Nodosum, A Skin Condition With Red And Painful Nodules
  • Kidney Failure
  • Large Purple Or Brown Skin Blotches
  • Liver Failure
  • Low Amount Of Sodium In The Blood
  • Low Blood Counts Due To Bone Marrow Failure
  • Manic Behavior
  • Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, A Reaction Characterized By Fever, Muscle Rigidity And Confusion
  • Pancreatitis
  • Pneumonia With High Amount Of Eosinophil White Blood Cells
  • Prolonged QT Interval On EKG
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Secondary Angle-Closure Glaucoma, A Type Of Eye Disorder
  • Seizures
  • Serotonin Syndrome, A Type Of Disorder With High Serotonin Levels
  • Skin Rash With Sloughing
  • Stomach Or Intestinal Ulcer
  • Sudden Blindness And Pain Upon Moving The Eye
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Swollen Lymph Nodes
  • Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, A Type Of Blood Disorder
  • Torsades De Pointes, A Type Of Abnormal Heart Rhythm
  • Trouble Breathing
  • Vocal Cord Swelling

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A High Prolactin Level
  • A Type Of Abnormal Movement Disorder Called Dyskinesia
  • A Type Of Stomach Irritation Called Gastritis
  • Abnormal Bleeding From The Uterus
  • Accidental Falls
  • Bleeding Not Related To Menstrual Period
  • Breastmilk Production Not Associated With Childbirth Or Nursing
  • Bruising Under The Skin
  • Bulging Of The Eyes
  • Clouding Of The Lens Of The Eye Called Cataracts
  • Depersonalization, A Disconnection Of One's Own Sense Of Reality Or Identity
  • Difficult Or Painful Urination
  • Dilated Pupils
  • Enlarged Breasts
  • Grinding Of The Teeth
  • Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun
  • Inflammation Of The Lining Of The Stomach And Intestines
  • Inflammation Of The Skin Due To An Allergy
  • Loss Of Muscle Coordination
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Low Blood Sugar
  • Memory Loss
  • Mood Changes
  • Orgasm Problems
  • Poisoning Caused By Anticholinergic Medication
  • Small Reddish-Purplish Pin-Point Sized Spots On Skin
  • Vomiting

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